Also called an ante-nuptial agreement, this is a written contract between two people who are about to marry, setting out their respective ownership of assets, treatment of future earnings, control of the property of each, and potential division if the marriage is later dissolved.
(also called "antenuptial agreement," commonly abbreviated to "prenup") is a contract entered into by two people prior to marriage or civil union. The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions for the division of property should the couple divorce and any rights to spousal support during or after the dissolution of marriage. There are two types of prenups: marriage contract for people who are married or about to be married, and cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples. (Critiques charge that it sets one up for divorce by demonstrating a lack of commitment.)
An agreement a couple signs before marrying, in which they set up the terms of property distribution in case they divorce. So it's a premarital agreement.
A written contract entered into by a couple who intends to marry but want to establish, before the marriage, their rights in the event of death or divorce during marriage. Such a document generally limits a spouse's rights to property, support, or inheritance upon divorce.
or Antenuptial Agreement or “means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage.” CONN. GEN. STATS. §46b-36b.
A prenuptial agreement is a legal arrangement outlining what happens to each partners' assets if the marriage breaks down.
An agreement entered into before marriage that sets forth each party's rights and responsibilities should the marriage terminate by death or divorce. Also called a premarital agreement.
a binding agreement entered into prior to the
a built-in way for a couple marrying to "cross their fingers" when saying, "I do
a clear concise legally binding lawful instrument that guides all issues pertaining to lawful settlement about how property will be divided in the event dissolution of the marriage (divorce) should become necessary
a contract between future spouses entered into before their marriage
a contract between prospective spouses
a contract between two people, about to wed, that documents what assets are separate, will remain separate and how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death
a contract between two people intending to marry that is entered into before the wedding ceremony takes place
a contract between two persons who are planning to marry
a contract between you and your partner, prior to marriage, that states how assets will be divided in case of death or divorce
a contract entered into by a couple before marriage that sets forth their financial agreement in case of separation, dissolution or death
a contract entered into prior to a marriage by the parties to the marriage to determine in advance of the marriage the effect that death or a divorce would have on the property of the parties
a contract made by the prospective spouses before the contemplated marriage
a contract signed by husband and wife before marriage defining their property rights and expectations upon divorce
a declaration that both are entering into the marriage thoughtfully and responsibly
a legal contract between the bride and groom itemizing the property each brings into the marriage and explaining how those properties will be divided in case of divorce or death
a legal contract between two adults that is intended to become effective when they marry
a legal contract between two people about to marry, specifying how assets will be distributed in the event of divorce or death
a legal contract between two people who plan to get married
a legal contract established before the marriage that specifies who will pay which expenses and how the assets will be divided in the event of a divorce or death
a legal contract that spells out how assets are divided in the event of divorce or death
a legal document that financially protects both people who are about to get married
a legally binding document, prepared prior to the wedding, which details assets brought into the marriage and provides for the distribution of property in the event of a divorce
an agreement between the husband and wife, and as such cannot be binding on a third party, such as the government or the college
an agreement between two people, and generally settles financial matters in advance in the event of death or divorce
a pre-marriage agreement entered into by you and your future spouse
a private agreement between two people contemplating marriage
a private agreement between two persons contemplating marriage
a realistic approach to marriage that offers to protect the interests of both partners, as well as their future children, in the event of a divorce
a signed and notarized contract that describes how a couple will handle the financial aspects of their marriage
a way of protecting any mutual accomplishments and earnings that accumulate during the course of your marriage, and ensuring that you do not exit a productive marriage poorer than when you entered into it
a written agreement made by a couple who intend to get married, which sets out what should happen to their finances in the event of the breakdown of the marriage
a written contract between two people entered into before marriage and lists all the assets and liabilities of each soon-to-be-spouse
a written contract signed by the two prospective spouses and witnessed by a notary
A contract entered into by two people who plan to marry, delineating the rights and obligations of each in the event of divorce, annulment, or death.
A legal contract signed by two people before they get married. It typically involves limitations on a spouse's rights to property, support, and inheritance upon divorce.
A legal agreement arranged before marriage stating who owns property acquired before marriage and during marriage and how property will be divided in the event of divorce. ERISA benefits are not affected by prenuptial agreements.
See premarital agreement.