Prenuptial agreement is a written contract before marriage controlling marital rights. Enables couples to select and control property division and alimony rights. Can supersede default marital laws in divorce situations
Prenup is a contractual agreement determining asset division in divorce. Each person needs separate attorney to avoid conflicts of interest. Prenup is legally binding but can be contested
Marriage contract legally binds husband and wife in a lifetime commitment. Marriage has three essential elements: legal aptness, consent, and written contract. Marriage rate in US decreased from 9.8 to 6.5 per 1,000 people since 1900s
A prenuptial agreement outlines rights and responsibilities of spouses before marriage. It is not mandatory but offers protection in case of separation or divorce. ContractsCounsel has assisted 1200 clients with marriage contracts
Property regime regulates spouses' rights and obligations over assets during marriage. Four property regimes exist: participation in acquired property, separate property, shared separate property, and community of property. Default regime is participation in acquired property unless otherwise specified