{"id":4817,"date":"2026-10-27T03:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T03:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/general-partnership-agreement-attorney-miami\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:34:22","slug":"general-partnership-agreement-attorney-miami","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/general-partnership-agreement-attorney-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"General Partnership Agreement Attorney in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4814\" alt=\"Interior of a closed small business storefront with empty shelves and a &quot;for sale&quot; notice on the window\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-closed-small-business-storefront-with-empty-sh-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">General Partnership Agreements | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Set Partnership Terms in Writing Before Disagreements Begin<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal advises business owners across Miami-Dade and Broward on general partnership agreements, from capital contributions and decision-making to buyouts and exits, as part of ongoing outside general counsel.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>General Partnership Agreement Attorney Miami | KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>A general partnership agreement attorney in Miami helps co-owners write down their deal before a dispute starts. KEW Legal drafts these agreements and enforces them when a partner breaks the terms. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. Without a written agreement, Florida&#8217;s partnership law fills the gaps. Those default rules may not match the deal you actually made.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a partner signed a deal without your approval or a buyout has stalled, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can talk it through with you now. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-close-up-of-a-pen-resting-on-a-signed-business-contract-re-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a pen resting on a signed business contract, ready for agreement.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a General Partnership Agreement Does and Who Needs One<\/h2>\n<p>A general partnership agreement is the written rulebook for how co-owners run their business together. Florida law says the agreement governs relations among partners. Chapter 620 of the Florida Statutes governs relations among partners only to the extent the partnership agreement does not otherwise provide, and the agreement may not vary certain listed rights and duties (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Where the partnership agreement does not otherwise provide, the default rules apply. Unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise, this act governs relations among partners, and under the act each partner is entitled to an equal share of the partnership profits and has equal rights in the management and conduct of the business. A partner who put in most of the money still starts with an equal share.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurant, retail, real estate, and service co-owners in Miami-Dade and Broward County face the same questions. Who funds the business? Who decides? Who takes a draw? Those answers are easiest to write before money changes hands or a new partner joins. An agreement can be drafted before the business opens or revised after years of operation.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Partner Agreement Covers When KEW Legal Drafts It<\/h2>\n<p>A drafted partner agreement covers money, decisions, authority, exits, and disputes. Each term is written in plain language, so every partner knows what they agreed to.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capital:<\/strong> what each partner contributes and how extra funding calls work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profits and draws:<\/strong> sharing ratios, draw amounts, and distribution timing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decisions:<\/strong> which choices one partner makes alone and which need a vote, such as taking on debt, signing leases, or selling assets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signing authority:<\/strong> limits on what one partner can bind the business to. Outside ordinary business, a partner&#8217;s act binds the business only with all partners&#8217; approval or a written grant (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8301.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8301<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conduct rules:<\/strong> loyalty and care terms, including limits on competing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New partners:<\/strong> admitting a new partner requires every partner&#8217;s consent (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8401<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit and buyout:<\/strong> how a departing partner&#8217;s interest is valued and paid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dissolution:<\/strong> events that end the partnership and the steps to wind it up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records:<\/strong> partner access to books and information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disputes:<\/strong> notice, negotiation, and mediation steps before any lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Enforcing Partner Terms After the Agreement Is Signed<\/h2>\n<p>When a partner breaks the agreement, the others can enforce it through a written demand, negotiation, mediation, and, if needed, a lawsuit. The agreement&#8217;s own words set the starting point. Common breaches include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skipping agreed capital contributions or required votes.<\/li>\n<li>Competing with the business before it dissolves. A partner must refrain from competing with the partnership before dissolution (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8404.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8404<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Keeping profit from partnership business. A partner must account to the partnership for that profit.<\/li>\n<li>Signing a contract outside the authority the agreement gives, without the consent it requires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s duty of care is narrow. A partner must refrain from grossly negligent or reckless conduct, intentional misconduct, or a knowing violation of law. Ordinary carelessness does not breach that duty.<\/p>\n<p>The other side of this is personal exposure. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8306.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8306<\/a>, all partners are jointly and severally liable for partnership obligations, unless a claimant agreed otherwise or the law provides otherwise, except that a person admitted into an existing partnership is not personally liable for obligations incurred before admission, and, for obligations incurred while the partnership is a limited liability partnership, those obligations are solely the partnership&#8217;s. Joint and several liability means each partner can be held responsible for the full obligation. That risk is why allocation terms belong in the written agreement.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process runs in six steps, from a first conversation through signing or a dispute plan. Each step builds on the one before.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. We review the business, the partners, and your goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We read any existing agreement, amendments, operating records, bank signature cards, leases, and key contracts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drafting or revision.<\/strong> We prepare a draft covering the terms above and explain each provision in plain language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner review.<\/strong> Each partner can request changes before anyone signs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signing.<\/strong> The final agreement and related consents go into the partnership&#8217;s records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute plan, if needed.<\/strong> We assess the agreement, the evidence, and the remedies. Then we recommend a written demand or a litigation plan. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must refer many filed damages cases to mediation when a party asks, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, subject to listed exceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the facts, including how many partners are involved, whether the terms are clear, and whether the other side will negotiate.<\/p>\n<h2>Documents and Information to Gather Before a Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Gather every record that shows how the business was formed, funded, and run. Start with what you have. Gaps can be filled in later.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any partnership agreement, amendment, or side letter, signed or unsigned.<\/li>\n<li>Formation records and any fictitious name filings.<\/li>\n<li>Bank statements, signature cards, and records of recent withdrawals and distributions.<\/li>\n<li>Tax returns and partner allocation schedules, such as Schedule K-1 forms, for the years in question.<\/li>\n<li>Leases, vendor contracts, loan documents, and agreements signed in the last two years.<\/li>\n<li>Emails, texts, and meeting notes showing how major decisions were made or disputed.<\/li>\n<li>A short written timeline of the events behind the disagreement or planned change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles Partnership Agreements<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses its practice on business law for owners and investors. The firm acts as outside general counsel on partnership, vendor, employment, lease, and succession matters. That means the same firm can draft your terms and later help enforce them.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. Natalie Martinez is also a lawyer with the firm. Our team handles intake, document organization, and scheduling, so your papers reach the right person.<\/p>\n<p>The terms drafted at formation are the same terms used if a dispute arises later. The firm also explains the trade-offs of each provision, including what a clause protects and what it costs. That helps each partner make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Partnership Agreements in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>These are common questions about written partnership terms in Florida.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do we need a written agreement if we have a verbal deal?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s default rules fill the gaps, and they may not match your deal. Writing the terms down removes the guesswork.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can one partner bind the business to a contract?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, for ordinary business matters, unless the partner had no authority and the other party knew or had received a notification that the partner lacked authority. Outside that scope, the business is bound only with the authorization of all of the other partners or by the terms of a written partnership agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we change the agreement later?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but an amendment needs the consent of all partners (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8401<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a partner wants to leave?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8602.html\">\u00a7 620.8602<\/a>, a partner has the power to dissociate at any time, rightfully or wrongfully. A partner who leaves wrongfully, such as in breach of an express term of the agreement, is liable to the partnership and the other partners for damages caused by leaving.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Are partners personally liable for partnership debts?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners can be, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8306.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8306<\/a>. A judgment against the partnership alone is not, by itself, a judgment against a partner (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8307.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8307<\/a>).<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-storefront-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-bar-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Empty storefront interior after hours, with a closed sign, bare shelves, and a for-sale notice in the window.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Partnership Terms<\/h2>\n<p>If a partner signed a deal without your approval, or a buyout has stalled, you do not have to sort it out alone. The same is true for a new venture that needs partner terms before money changes hands. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a>, and we&#8217;ll review your agreement and your options with you.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why partners bring KEW Legal in early<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms written down<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear written agreement reduces guesswork about who contributes what, who decides what, and how profits and losses are shared.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner-focused planning<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how your partners actually work together so the agreement reflects day-to-day roles, not just a template.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside general counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers can review your partnership terms as your business grows, changes ownership, or brings in new partners.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Don&#x27;t rely on a verbal partnership deal<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Informal understandings are hard to prove when partners later disagree. If the agreement is silent or unclear, default rules may apply and may not match what you intended.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What a partnership agreement should address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capital and profit sharing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial contributions, additional funding, and how profits, losses, and distributions are divided among partners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Management and authority<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who makes ordinary decisions, which decisions need all partners, and what each partner may commit the business to.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exits, buyouts, and succession<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How a partner can leave, how interests are valued and bought out, and how the business continues if a partner dies or becomes unable to act.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow 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