In this type of agreement, a couple may agree to property or support rights and obligations that differ from what the law might dictate in the event of a breakdown of the marriage. Marriage contracts are also used to address specific issues involving financial matters such as assets or debts prior to marriage, family wealth, or children from prior relationships. In other cases, one or both of the parties may, to the extent possible, just want to delineate the couple's entitlements in the event of marriage breakdown or on death.