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Definition Uniform Premarital Agreement Act - establishes terms and conditions for premarital agreements.

Application in Divorce This 1983 act provides legal guidelines for agreements before marriage that become effective upon marriage. It deals with property, including ownership, management, control and distribution of financial value, including spousal support, life insurance, wills) in the event of separation, divorce or death.

Child support provisions are not recognized in a premarital contract.

See also Uniform Laws.

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Premarital Agreements
When drafting a premarital agreement (prenup) before marrying your true love there are several factors to keep in mind. To be enforceable a prenup: (1) Must be in writing and signed by both parties, (2) It must be signed voluntarily with no coercion whatsoever, and (3) It must be fair. It cannot be unconscionable on its face and there must be fair disclosure.

Putting all of this into a less legalese notion all of the above basically means that you should tell your now and forever love about any riches you may have, make sure he or she signs the prenup, and avoid any instances during the signing that could indicate coercion. An example of coercion would be walking into the bridal prep room just moments before the wedding and presenting your bride with the prenup in a "sign or else" fashion.

Contributed on 11/11/2009 by: T.D. Lewis Law Firm, PLLCAddison, TX[Total Submissions: 1]
Category: Divorce Laws (Applicable in All States)

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