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Should the Parties fail to solemnize the marriage within one year after the execution of this Agreement, this Agreement will automatically become null and void;<\u002Fp><p>The Parties intend for this Agreement to become effective only upon their marriage;<\u002Fp><p>The Parties intend for this Agreement to establish their rights and liabilities with regard to their assets and debts that they now own or may hereafter acquire, and their rights and responsibilities regarding finances and other matters pertaining to their contemplated marriage;<\u002Fp><p>The Parties acknowledge that<\u002Fp><p>The Parties further acknowledge that <\u002Fp><p>The Parties have executed this Agreement in good faith and upon an accurate and complete disclosure of all financial, property, and other matters related to this Agreement;<\u002Fp><p>The Parties acknowledge and agree that in case of future disagreements or disputes between them, the distribution of any property that either or both of them own shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement, as long as statutory or case law permits.<\u002Fp><p>Each Party acknowledges that he or she has been informed of his or her relevant legal rights pertaining to this Agreement; has been informed that he or she should consult independent counsel of his or her choosing; has had the full opportunity prior to marriage to be counseled by an independent attorney of his or her choosing regarding this Agreement and his or her relevant legal rights; has had the full opportunity to review, negotiate, and consider the terms of this Agreement prior to execution; believes the terms contained in this Agreement are fair, just, and reasonable; and enters into this Agreement voluntarily without duress, undue influence, or improper consideration; and<\u002Fp><p>NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the contemplated marriage, the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, and other valuable consideration, each Party promises to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and to fully perform its obligations in good faith.<\u002Fp><ol>  <li><strong>DEFINITIONS<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fli>  <ol>        <li>"<strong>Period of Marriage<\u002Fstrong>" means from the date of marriage until the filing of a divorce, annulment, legal separation, dissolution of any type, or upon death of either party.<\u002Fli>    <li>"<strong>Separate Debts<\u002Fstrong>" means all debts that are not considered Shared Debts, as defined below.<\u002Fli>    <li>"<strong>Shared Debts<\u002Fstrong>" means all debts in which the Parties have signed documentation reflecting their clear intention to treat them as joint obligations.<\u002Fli>    <li>"<strong>Separate Property<\u002Fstrong>" means all property acquired by the Parties that is not considered Shared Property under this Agreement; any inheritance, gift, devise, or bequest currently owned or later received by either Party independently of the other at any time, unless otherwise agreed in a signed writing for each item so received; all profits, appreciation, reinvestments, and other proceeds received by either Party from any of the above property as well as any property purchased from the proceeds or income from such property; and any other property designated as Separate Property in a signed writing by the Parties. In the event of termination of the marriage, if a particular property cannot easily and unambiguously be construed as either Separate Property or Shared Property, such asset or property will be deemed Separate Property.<\u002Fli>    <li>"<strong>Shared Property<\u002Fstrong>" means any property, whether real or personal, acquired by the Parties in which the Parties have signed documentation reflecting their clear intention to share ownership of such property; or acquired by the Parties after executing this Agreement during the marriage or using the Parties' joint funds; as well as all profits, appreciation, reinvestments, and other proceeds received by either Party from any of the above property as well as any property purchased from the proceeds or income from such property. Unless otherwise stated in an express writing signed by the Parties, each Party's ownership interest in any Shared Property will be <\u002Fli>  <\u002Fol>  <li><strong>TERM<\u002Fstrong>. This Agreement shall become effective when and if, and only when and if, the contemplated marriage between the parties is actually entered into, and shall remain in force indefinitely unless amended in writing and signed by both parties. If the marriage is not entered into, this Agreement shall become wholly null and void. <\u002Fli>    <li><strong>WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO SEPARATE PROPERTY.<\u002Fstrong> In the event that the Parties' marriage terminates due to divorce or annulment, each Party agrees to waive, release, and relinquish any right, title, or interest that he or she may acquire to the other Party's Separate Property by virtue of the Parties' marriage and further agrees not to make or join in any claims to such Separate Property, whether such rights or claims may arise under statute, common law, or otherwise, except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement. This waiver applies to any such right, title, or interest that may arise at any time in the future, including after the death of the other Party, regardless of the jurisdiction. Additionally, this waiver includes any right to use, control, benefit from, and dispose of the other Party's Separate Property.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>CONTROL OF SEPARATE PROPERTY.<\u002Fstrong> Each Party agrees to maintain sole ownership and control over his or her Separate Property in the same manner and as if no marriage had occurred between the Parties. Each Party will have the absolute and unrestricted right to use, control, benefit from, and dispose of its Separate Property, in whole or in part, at any time before, during, and after the marriage free of any claim or interference of the other Party by reason of their marriage. This right includes, without limitation, the right to sell, convey, devise, pledge, lien, mortgage, encumber, and otherwise dispose of the Separate Property. Each Party does not need authorization from the other Party to exercise this right and may exercise it with his or her sole signature, act, or authorization.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>SHARED PROPERTY.<\u002Fstrong> The Parties may reclassify Shared Property as Separate Property, or Separate Property as Shared Property, by signing an express writing to that effect at any time. Nothing in this Agreement restricts or prohibits any conveyance, transfer, or acquisition of any property into a tenancy in common, joint tenancy, or any other form of concurrent or joint ownership by or between the Parties, whether or not such property is first considered Separate Property under this Agreement.<\u002Fli>      <ol>      <\u002Fol>    <li><strong>WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO RETIREMENT BENEFITS.<\u002Fstrong> Each Party hereby waives, releases, and relinquishes any right or interest he or she may obtain at any time, whether created by statute or otherwise, to the pension, profit-sharing, or other retirement benefits that the other Party may earn or in which the other Party may acquire an interest. This waiver includes, but is not limited to, any rights of survivorship, joint ownership rights, or other rights or interests that may arise by virtue of termination of the marriage. Retirement plans and benefits in the name of one Party will remain that Party's Separate Property, including all accumulations and contributions to such plans and benefits, whether before or during the marriage. Each Party reserves the right to retain sole ownership, control, and use over his or her retirement plans and benefits without interference from the other Party. Nothing in this Agreement restricts or prohibits the right of a Party to appoint the other Party as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or benefit.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>WAIVER OF ESTATE CLAIMS.<\u002Fstrong> In the event that the Parties' marriage terminates due to the death of one of the Parties, each Party agrees to waive, release, and relinquish any right, title, or interest that he or she may acquire in the estate of the deceased Party by virtue of the Parties' marriage, as a surviving spouse, as an heir at law, or otherwise and further agrees not to make or join in any claims to such estate, whether such rights or claims may arise under statute, common law, or otherwise, except as may otherwise be provided in this Agreement. This waiver applies to any such right, title, or interest that may arise at any time in the future, regardless of the jurisdiction, and includes, without limitation, any rights to distribution in intestacy, an elective share, an exempt property and family allowance, the share of an omitted spouse, dower, courtesy, or homestead as well as any rights to act as executor, guardian, or other personal representative.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>OTHER TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.<\u002Fstrong> Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to restrict or prohibit the Parties from transferring property to one another during their lifetime or from appointing one another as beneficiaries in any testamentary disposition, trusts, retirement plans, life insurance policies, or similar policies or benefits; or from exercising their powers of appointment in favor of one another, including, without limitation, the ability to appoint the other Party as executor, guardian, or trustee.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>COMMINGLING PROPERTY.<\u002Fstrong> Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to restrict or prohibit the Parties from voluntarily commingling their respective Separate Property to provide for their living expenses, mutual support, or for any other reasons the Parties so choose.<\u002Fli>      <ol>      <\u002Fol>  <li><strong>TAXES.<\u002Fstrong> Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as restricting or prohibiting the Parties from filing taxes jointly or from exercising any rights normally due to spouses under state and federal tax law. The Parties agree that the act of filing a joint tax return will not convert any Separate Property into Shared Property, create any joint or concurrent ownership interest, or give one Party equitable property rights in the other Party's Shared Property. <\u002Fli>  <li><strong>REASONABLE CHILD SUPPORT.<\u002Fstrong> Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to restrict or prohibit each Party's right to claim child support for any biological or adopted minor children who the Parties may have together. During the marriage, each Party agrees to provide reasonable support for the health, education, and maintenance of any biological or adopted minor children who they may have or of which they become guardians. This requirement does not in itself impose any legal requirement for either Party to continue to provide support for any such minor children. With the exception of this requirement, the Parties agree that their becoming parents or guardians of any such minor children will have no effect and cause no modification of any other terms of this Agreement.<\u002Fli>      <li><strong>COOPERATION OF THE PARTIES.<\u002Fstrong> Each Party agrees to cooperate with any request by the other Party or any third party in executing any documents and taking any other actions appropriate or necessary to carry out the terms and intent of this Agreement.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>ATTORNEY'S FEES.<\u002Fstrong> In the event that a Party is required to initiate a proceeding in order to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing Party will be entitled to recover all expenses for such enforcement, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs.<\u002Fli>  <li><strong>RIGHT TO CONTEST.<\u002Fstrong> Nothing in this Agreement restricts or prohibits a Party from contesting any domestic relations suit between the Parties or to file a countersuit against the other Party. In any such suit, the Parties agree that the terms of this Agreement will be the full and final settlement of any disputes related to the matters specified in this Agreement.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>MISCELLANEOUS TERMS<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fli>  <ol>    <li><strong>Entire Agreement.<\u002Fstrong> This Agreement, including any attachments, exhibits, and amendments hereto, represents the entire and singular Agreement between the Parties pertaining to the matters specified herein, and any prior agreements, promises, or representations not included herein are void and of no effect.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Revocation and Modification.<\u002Fstrong> Any modification or revocation of this Agreement must be done in an express written agreement to such effect signed by the Parties. The rights stated herein may not be waived except by express written agreement between the Parties.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Counterparts.<\u002Fstrong> This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each an original but all considered part of one Agreement.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>No Waiver.<\u002Fstrong> The failure or delay by a Party to enforce a right or privilege under this Agreement will not operate as a waiver of such right or privilege or of any other term of this Agreement, and any single or partial exercise of a right or privilege will not preclude the further exercise of that or any other additional rights or privileges. A Party's waiver of a particular right or privilege on one occasion will not prevent that Party from enforcing the same right or privilege in the future.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Binding Effect.<\u002Fstrong> This Agreement will insure to the benefit of and will be binding upon the Parties and their respective legal representatives, heirs, and assigns.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Severability.<\u002Fstrong> The Parties have attempted to limit the terms of this Agreement so that they apply only to the extent reasonably necessary to protect legitimate property interests. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, that provision will be considered removed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable according to the intentions of the Parties. However, if a court or arbitration panel finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as currently written, but that by rewriting or limiting such provision would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as is necessary to further the intent of the Parties to the maximum extent permitted by law.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Construction.<\u002Fstrong> In this Agreement, the masculine, feminine, and neuter genders will be interpreted to include each other, as will the singular and plural. Headings used herein are for convenience only and will not be interpreted to give any meaning to their respective provisions.<\u002Fli>    <li><strong>Governing Law.<\u002Fstrong> This Agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>.<\u002Fli>  <\u002Fol>  <li><strong>ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.<\u002Fstrong> The Parties understand and acknowledge the following:<\u002Fli>  <ol>    <li>That the Parties have executed this Agreement voluntarily, of their own free will, and that this Agreement was not unconscionable when executed.<\u002Fli>    <li>That he or she has had a full and adequate opportunity to read and consider all of the terms stated in this Agreement before signing it and to consult an attorney of his or her choosing, free of any pressure, duress, or coercion.<\u002Fli>    <li>That he or she has been advised to consult independent legal counsel concerning the legal rights, liabilities, and implications related to this document, and has either done so or has voluntarily chosen to forego such counsel.<\u002Fli>    <li>That he or she has had a full and complete opportunity to inquire and review the financial information provided by the other Party, and each Party swears that he or she has made a full and complete disclosure of his or her assets, liabilities, and other relevant financial information to the other Party and waives any right to further disclosure of such financial information.<\u002Fli>    <li>That, although this Agreement may be considered by a divorce or domestic relations court, such courts may choose to disregard certain provisions in prenuptial agreements, including those regarding property division and spousal support.<\u002Fli>                <li>Each Party acknowledges and agrees that no changes in the health, financial, or other circumstances of either Party will have any effect on the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any improvement or impairment in the financial circumstances or earning capacity of one of the Parties.<\u002Fli>  <\u002Fol><\u002Fol><p><strong>By signing this Agreement, each Party hereby represents and swears that he or she has read the entire Agreement and that all terms stated herein are fair and reasonable and not the product of fraud, force, or undue influence.<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><br><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><br><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><p><strong><u>Witnesses<\u002Fu><\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>On this the ____ day of ________, 20____, the foregoing instrument was sworn to and acknowledged before me by the following person(s), known or proven to me to be the person(s) whose name(s) is\u002Fare subscribed to within the prenuptial agreement entered into as of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, by and between <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> and <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>. I further swear that I am unrelated to the parties signing this document by blood and hold no interest in the matter.<\u002Fp><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%">  <tr>    <td width="50%">      <p>FIRST WITNESS<\u002Fp>      <p>Signed: ________________________<br \u002F>        Dated: _________________________<br \u002F>        Print Name: _____________________<br \u002F>        Address: ________________________<br>        ________________________________<br>        ________________________________<\u002Fp>    <\u002Ftd>    <td width="50%">      <p>SECOND WITNESS<\u002Fp>      <p>Signed: ________________________<br \u002F>        Dated: _________________________<br \u002F>        Print Name: _____________________<br \u002F>        Address: ________________________<br>        ________________________________<br>        ________________________________<\u002Fp>    <\u002Ftd>  <\u002Ftr>  <\u002Ftable><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><center><p class='title center'><strong>Schedule 1<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F><p><center><p class='center'><strong>_____________________<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><\u002Fp><p><center><p class='center'><strong>Financial Information<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><\u002Fp><p><strong>Networth =================== :<\u002Fstrong> $0.00<\u002Fp><p>By signing below, I represent and verify that the information contained in this Schedule 1 is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have received a copy of this Schedule.<\u002Fp><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><center><p class='title center'><strong>Schedule 2<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F><p><center><p class='center'><strong>_____________________<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><\u002Fp><p><center><p class='center'><strong>Financial Information<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><\u002Fp><p><strong>Networth ========= :<\u002Fstrong> $0.00<\u002Fp><p>By signing below, I represent and verify that the information contained in this Schedule 2 is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have received a copy of this Schedule.<\u002Fp><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><p>________________________ Date: __________  <br \u002F>  <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp><div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv><center><p class='title center'><strong>Instructions for Your Prenuptial Agreement<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F><p><strong>Separate and Shared Property<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>Defining what property is considered "separate property" and what property is considered "shared property" is one of the central features of any prenuptial agreement. Shared property is any property in which the spouses have signed documentation reflecting their clear intention to share ownership of or any property purchased using joint funds. Each party will receive an interest in property purchased using joint funds (funds from both spouses) in proportion to their contribution.<\u002Fp><p>Note that the parties may always change the amount of their ownership interests in shared property or reclassify separate property as shared property (and <i>vice versa<\u002Fi>) through a written agreement. In the event of divorce shared property will be divided, typically by either selling the property and dividing the proceeds or by one spouse keeping the property and paying the other spouse half the value.<\u002Fp><p><strong>Community Property States vs Equitable Distribution States<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>Community property or equitable property distribution are two basic schemes used by courts to divide property and debts during a divorce. The following states are community property states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin; while the following states allow couples to opt into a modified community property approach: Alaska, South Dakota, and Tennessee.<\u002Fp><p>In community property states, all earnings, assets, and debts accrued during the marriage are considered marital property owned equally by the spouses (50\u002F50). All earnings or debts originating before or after the marriage are considered separate property and belong solely to the spouse who acquired them.<\u002Fp><p>The remaining states adopt an equitable distribution approach, by dividing all assets and earnings accumulated during the marriage fairly, but not necessarily equally. Thus, the court may order one party to use separate property to make the settlement fair to both spouses. Some factors the court will consider include:<\u002Fp><ul>  <li>How long the couple was married;<\u002Fli>  <li>Each spouse's contribution to the marital estate;<\u002Fli>  <li>The value of the assets;<\u002Fli>  <li>What each spouse's financial circumstances will be after the divorce;<\u002Fli>  <li>Tax implications; and<\u002Fli>  <li>Whether spousal support will be paid.<\u002Fli><\u002Ful><p>Using a prenuptial agreement, spouses can override community or equitable property distribution laws by deciding who owns what and what property rights each spouse will have in the event of a divorce or death.<\u002Fp><p><strong>Full Disclosure<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>It is also very important that both spouses be completely thorough in disclosing all assets, debts, and income sources in the document. Failing to do this can result in the agreement being invalidated if it is ever litigated in court.<\u002Fp><p><strong>Enforcing the Agreement<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>It is important to realize that courts are not required to follow every term in a prenuptial agreement. For instance, courts in some states are not necessarily required to follow provisions related to spousal support. Divorce and family courts must first determine which provisions of the spouses' prenuptial agreement will in fact be upheld. However, by using a prenuptial agreement, the spouses are greatly improving their odds of having their original wishes carried out in the event the marriage ends by divorce, annulment, death of a spouse, or otherwise. It is recommended that each spouse consult their own independent counsel regarding their rights and obligations under this agreement.<\u002Fp><p><strong>Dispute Resolution<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>It is recommended that you include a mediation and\u002For arbitration provision when prompted. This will require disputes to be settled through mediation or binding arbitration and avoid the time and expense of going through the formal court system.<\u002Fp><p><strong>Last Will and Testament<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><p>A prenuptial agreement is not a replacement for having a last will and testament (see LegalNature's last will and testament available for download). 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These agreements help give each party a better understanding of each other’s assets, debts, and financial goals while removing potential financial incentives to separate down the road that could hurt the relationship. The following guide reviews the key aspects of creating a prenuptial agreement.","\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Separate and Shared Property\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>One of the most important jobs of a prenuptial agreement is to specify what property of yours will be considered separately owned and what will be considered shared. Without a prenuptial agreement, this can be ambiguous. The agreement solves this by clearly defining how property will be treated depending on the intention of the parties and who purchased it. After signing the agreement, property will only be considered shared if 1) it is purchased using joint funds or 2) there is clear documentation showing the parties’ intent to share it. All other property will be considered separately owned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for instance, if your spouse buys a car using only her money, then the car will be considered her separately owned property. If you later decide that you want it to be shared property, you can simply sign a written statement to that effect, such as “We intend to share ownership of the 2015 Subaru Outback that Jessica purchased on October 25, 2018.” You can always reclassify property as shared or separate in this manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Dispute Resolution\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>You can choose to require that the parties settle disputes regarding the agreement through mediation and\u002For arbitration instead of in a court of law. Mediation is a form of non-binding dispute resolution where an impartial mediator helps the parties work through their differences in order to reach a compromise. Should mediation fail to produce a settlement, then the parties can appear before an arbitrator with or without individual attorneys present. An arbitrator is similar to a judge, and is often a lawyer who specializes in deciding cases in the area of the law where the dispute has occurred. By agreeing to submit disputes to arbitration, each party is agreeing to waive their right to appear in court to have a judge issue a ruling on their dispute. Instead, the parties agree that the arbitrator’s ruling will be legally binding. The advantage here is that arbitration is normally much faster and considerably less expensive than using the formal court system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Estate Planning\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Please keep in mind that a prenuptial agreement does not replace a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalnature.com\u002Fcategories\u002Festate-planning\u002Flast-will-and-testament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last will and testament\u003C\u002Fa>. Each party should still create an estate plan for how their assets should be distributed in the event of their death. Also, the parties are still free to name each other as beneficiaries in their wills, trusts, or retirement plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>State Requirements\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Most states require that the soon-to-be spouses take a “reasonable” amount of time to review their prenuptial agreement and seek any desired legal or financial counsel before signing it. It is best to wait a minimum of one week after receiving the final version of the agreement before signing it in order to make sure it is legally enforceable. In states such as California, the one-week waiting period is mandatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Executing Your Agreement\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Your agreement must be correctly executed (signed and witnessed) in order to be valid. When you are ready to sign, have each party initial the bottom of each page to show they have read it. Wait to sign until you are in the presence of a notary public and two other witnesses (three witnesses are needed in New Hampshire and Vermont). After signing, provide a copy of the fully executed agreement to each party.\u003C\u002Fp>","help-guide",{"hideOnMobile":102,"hideOnDesktop":102},{"id":137,"style":138,"size":139,"blockName":57,"blockType":140,"visibility":141},"6a15a253f13133005943eba5","line","md","separator",{"hideOnMobile":102,"hideOnDesktop":102},{"id":143,"heading":144,"background":145,"blockName":57,"items":146,"blockType":167,"visibility":168},"6a15a253f13133005943ebab","Frequently Asked Questions","white",[147,151,155,159,163],{"id":148,"question":149,"answer":57,"legacyHtml":150},"6a15a253f13133005943eba6","What is a prenuptial agreement?","\u003Cp>A prenuptial agreement is an agreement or contract created by a couple before they are married. This legal document lists the property owned by each person and spells out how the property will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce. Also called a “prenup,” “ante-nuptial agreement,” or even “prenuptial contract,” this document can be used to protect specific assets or income from division if there is a divorce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4 id=\"do-you-need-to-be-wealthy-to-get-a-prenup\">\u003C\u002Fh4>",{"id":152,"question":153,"answer":57,"legacyHtml":154},"6a15a253f13133005943eba7","Do you need to be wealthy to get a prenup?","\u003Cp>While the idea of a prenuptial agreement may create the impression of a very wealthy person attempting to protect their assets from a future spouse with few assets, anyone can create a prenuptial agreement. Some possible reasons to get a prenuptial agreement beyond wealth include the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>To clarify financial responsibilities before, during, and potentially after marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>To avoid problems or disagreements if you decide to divorce\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>To pass property to specific children or to children from a previous marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>To protect property from the other spouse’s debts or creditors\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4 id=\"what-should-i-include-in-a-prenuptial-agreement\">\u003C\u002Fh4>",{"id":156,"question":157,"answer":57,"legacyHtml":158},"6a15a253f13133005943eba8","What should I include in a prenuptial agreement?","\u003Cp>Each state has its own provisions for the definition of personal property and jointly owned or community property. A prenuptial agreement allows you to define and protect specific property in the event of a divorce. Without a prenup, a court could decide how to divide your assets instead. The following items can be included in a prenuptial agreement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Protection from your spouse’s debts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Provisions for children from previous marriages or relationships\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Ownership of specific family heirlooms, businesses, property, or inheritances\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Estate plan protection (you will also need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalnature.com\u002Fguides\u002Ftop-7-reasons-everyone-needs-a-last-will-and-testament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">will designating your wishes\u003C\u002Fa>)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>An outline for dividing property if there is a divorce\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Instructions for determining alimony after divorce (some states allow this, some do not)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Your marriage responsibilities\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>",{"id":160,"question":161,"answer":57,"legacyHtml":162},"6a15a253f13133005943eba9","What cannot be included in a prenuptial agreement?","\u003Cp>State laws vary regarding the contents of a prenuptial agreement. However, most states do not allow the following items or issues to be included in a prenuptial agreement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Non-financial relationship issues, including agreements about religion and child rearing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Illegal actions or provisions that would be against the law\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Child support or custody agreements\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Eliminating one partner’s right to alimony\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Financial incentives that encourage divorce\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>",{"id":164,"question":165,"answer":57,"legacyHtml":166},"6a15a253f13133005943ebaa","Is a prenuptial agreement binding?","\u003Cp>Prenuptial agreements are generally binding and enforceable if both parties fully disclose their financial situations, if the agreement is made freely without coercion, if both parties had access to legal counsel, and if the agreement is considered fair at the time entered or enforced.\u003C\u002Fp>","faqs",{"hideOnMobile":102,"hideOnDesktop":102},{"id":170,"style":138,"size":139,"blockName":57,"blockType":140,"visibility":171},"6a15a253f13133005943ebac",{"hideOnMobile":102,"hideOnDesktop":102},{"id":173,"headline":174,"text":175,"image":176,"ctaText":57,"blockName":57,"blockType":187,"visibility":188},"6a15a253f13133005943ebad","Start Your Prenuptial Agreement","Complete and print your prenuptial agreement in minutes with our intuitive, step-by-step form.",{"id":177,"alt":57,"updatedAt":178,"createdAt":179,"url":180,"thumbnailURL":57,"filename":181,"mimeType":182,"filesize":183,"width":184,"height":185,"focalX":186,"focalY":186},210,"2026-07-24T10:46:14.235Z","2026-07-24T10:46:14.133Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002Fgeneral-doc-image.jpg","general-doc-image.jpg","image\u002Fjpeg",369412,894,594,50,"get-started",{"hideOnMobile":102,"hideOnDesktop":102},{"title":190,"description":191,"keyword":192,"og_image":193},"Prenuptial Agreement Template | Create & Print | LegalNature","Create, download, and print a legally binding prenup in just minutes using our prenuptial agreement template.  A prenuptial agreement allows soon-to-be spouses the ability to decide important marital issues upfront.","Prenup, Premarital Agreement, Antenuptial Agreement, Marriage Contract","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FUFRrwYM1TDm80JE12tp5.jpg",{"headline":57,"image":57,"imageUrl":57,"steps":195},[]]