brangelinalegdocs.jpg When news of an impending Brangelina split broke on Saturday, tabloids and blogs went wild trying to find every juicy bit of information to back up the story that Hollywood's golden couple was ending their romance.

However, one of the deets that looks like it may have been falsely reported was a legal document drafted up just days before the breakup rumors started.

NYDN is reporting that though Brangelina visited a high-profile attorney last week, they did so only to cover their assets.

A source tells NYDN, "They aren't married, so they need to protect their children and property in case there's a rift in the future ... People hear 'legal papers' and assume it means a divorce. But it could mean exactly the opposite. Either way, they're making sure to get their ducks in a row, which they'll need whether they split or stay together forever."

So what about skipping out on red carpet appearances as a couple? The source says, "There was a lot of talk when they didn't attend the Globes or the SAG awards this past weekend. But that's not entirely out of the ordinary for them. Although Inglourious Basterds was nominated, Brad wasn't up for anything individually, and neither was Angelina. Besides, they're Brangelina. They can do whatever they want."