Marriage, Cohabitation, Prenups, Divorce, Family, Asset Protection.
How it works and what every man needs to know.
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By Design, Not by Default is your strategic guide to understanding how the law, relationships, and long-term financial security really work in a globalised world.
Whether you plan to marry, live with a partner, raise children, or support someone financially, this book gives you the clarity, tools, and legal knowledge you need to protect yourself—and do the right thing—by design, not by default.
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★★★★★
“Every sensible man should read this book. It’s clear, strategic, and packed with insights we were never taught but urgently need to know.”
— Gaël, Digital Nomad, Thailand
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"I’ve often wondered about how it all works but I wasn't sure how to get started. This guide is exactly what I needed to think about my future”.
— Cameron, Investor, UAE
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“A gift for any man building an international life. I wish I'd had this book ten years ago.”
— Sébastien, Expat, UK
These reviews are from early readers who received a pre-publication draft of the book.
What's Inside the Book
📜 The difference between the law, contracts, courts, and how they interact.
💍 What marriage really is (legally) and how it changes over time.
🌍 How marriage and divorce work across borders and legal systems.
📝 The contracts that govern relationships: prenups, cohabitation agreements, parenting agreements, adoption, succession.
💼 Strategic tools to protect your assets and your future: trusts, foundations, holding companies etc.
🧭 Best practices, advice, and next steps for your situation.
📊 Country sheets with the most important rules in each jurisdiction.
About the Author
EDOUARD BESSIRE is an entrepreneur and strategist who has spent his career working with contracts, managing risk, and building long-term strategies. With a background in applied mathematics, computer science, and business, he has led companies and navigated complex systems across sectors and jurisdictions. For over a decade, he has lived and worked across multiple continents and cultures, giving him a practical understanding of how laws, relationships, and financial systems intersect. These experiences shaped his belief that strategy isn’t just for business — it’s for life.
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