You will protect each spouse's’ separate property to the extent you wish to do sonYou will avoid court involvement to decide property distribution.nYou will clearly distinguish between what is marital and what is community property.nYou will have the opportunity to detail any special arrangements between you and your spouse.nYou may avoid extended court proceedings, which result in the time of expensive divorce attorneys.nYou reduce conflicts during a divorce.nYou establish procedures and rules for issues that may arise in the future.nYou assign debt, such as credit cards, school loans, and mortgages, to the appropriate spouse to avoid both spouses sharing debt.