However, your contract probably says something about additional people, marriage, etc. that nullifies the current contract.  

I do Agree with not using the words "Always" & "Never"   As I was told that in Marriage Class when discussing situations with my wife or children....  

I have a masters degree, so the reading/learning part of this should be attainable...just hard to juggle work, investing, marriage, and now studying for this license.  

Can I limit my leases to a year in the event of unforeseen events in my own life (marriage comes to mind)?

and if so would I be considered his child by marriage?

. ;-)  Consider forming a partnership like a marriage.

Think in terms of divorce, marriage, death, someone moving in or out, changing a bank account for payments, change of contact information, etc.

First time buyers are typically younger and have decades of life changing events ahead of them like marriage, children, job changes and sometimes, sadly, divorce. 

Working with your spouse is AKA "Marriage Building 101" you must BOTH, know exactly who is primarily responsible for what, who is the decision maker for what, and who will be held accountable for what. 

Don't understand that rule, you got married, there is a marriage certificate that proves you did, and you have been married for 4 years. i'm not a lawyer, but i would think there would be no problem withdrawing that money, any money ( not in a pre-nup) is considered both of yours when you get married, its not a gift if its between you and your wife only to close family members like the IRS points out. if i read your post right, you said the money is in another investment firm and not the bank ?