Money Management

• Do you intend on living within a budget? Who will manage the budget?
• Who will pay bills? Which bills?
• Will you have a joint checking account?
• Will major assets be held jointly?
• What are your long-term financial goals? How will you achieve them?

Daily Life

• How will you divide the household chores?
• How will you make decisions if you disagree?
• What if one partner does not fulfill their end of an agreement?
• Are you willing to work through conflict? Have you been successful in the past?

Children & Parenting

• Do you want to have children? How many?
• If necessary, will you adopt? Will you adopt a foreign-born child?
• How will you raise your children? Will one parent stay home? Which parent?
• Will your children attend public or private school? If the marriage is not successful, who will pay child support and who will pay college expenses?

Personal Philosophy

• Does religion play an important part in your life?
• Do you think faith and spirituality are important in a marriage? 
• Are you comfortable discussing your sexual likes and dislikes?
• Do you mind if your spouse spends a lot of time alone or pursuing leisure activities without you?
• How will you make sure you have quality time together as a couple?

Pursuing this type of discussion will reveal mismatched expectations, and can help you resolve areas of discrepancy before they become divisive. If you encounter issues that require assistance from an attorney, such as financial issues, property titles, adoption or child support questions, be sure to consult with an attorney who is experienced with the relevant laws in your state.