PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [DATE], in anticipation of marriage between [PARTY A NAME] ("Party A") and [PARTY B NAME] ("Party B").
1. PURPOSE
The Parties intend to marry on or about [DATE] and wish to define their respective rights and obligations regarding property and support in the event of separation, divorce, or death.
2. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Party A
| Asset/Liability | Description | Value | |-----------------|-------------|-------| | Real property | [ADDRESS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Bank accounts | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Investments | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Pension | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Business interests | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Debts | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Net worth | | $[AMOUNT] |
Party B
| Asset/Liability | Description | Value | |-----------------|-------------|-------| | Real property | [ADDRESS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Bank accounts | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Investments | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Pension | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Business interests | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Debts | [DETAILS] | $[AMOUNT] | | Net worth | | $[AMOUNT] |
3. PRE-MARRIAGE PROPERTY
- All property owned by each Party prior to the marriage shall remain their sole and exclusive property.
- Any increase in value of pre-marriage property belongs to the owning Party.
- Income generated from pre-marriage property belongs to the owning Party.
4. PROPERTY ACQUIRED DURING MARRIAGE
- Property acquired during the marriage using joint funds: [JOINTLY OWNED / AS SPECIFIED]
- Property acquired using separate funds: [SOLE PROPERTY OF PURCHASER]
- The matrimonial home at [ADDRESS]: [DETAIL SPECIAL TREATMENT]
5. INHERITANCES AND GIFTS
- All inheritances and gifts received by either Party, before or during the marriage, shall remain the sole property of the receiving Party.
6. BUSINESS INTERESTS
- Party [A/B]'s business known as [BUSINESS NAME]: Shall remain sole property.
- Any increase in value: [EXCLUDED / INCLUDED per terms below]
- Party [A/B] waives any claim to the business.
7. SPOUSAL SUPPORT
- Spousal support: [WAIVED / LIMITED / AS FOLLOWS]
- If marriage lasts less than [X] years: [NO SUPPORT / $AMOUNT]
- If marriage lasts [X-Y] years: [$AMOUNT for DURATION]
- If marriage lasts over [Y] years: [TERMS]
8. PENSIONS
- Each Party retains their own pension and retirement accounts.
- No claim to the other's pension benefits.
9. DEATH
- Nothing in this Agreement limits the right of either Party to make testamentary dispositions.
- This Agreement shall be binding upon the estate of each Party.
10. INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE
- Party A has obtained ILA from [LAWYER NAME] on [DATE]. [OR: Has been advised to obtain ILA and waived.]
- Party B has obtained ILA from [LAWYER NAME] on [DATE]. [OR: Has been advised to obtain ILA and waived.]
11. GENERAL
- Governing Law: [JURISDICTION]
- Amendment: Only in writing, signed by both Parties.
- Severability: If any provision is invalid, the rest remains enforceable.
- Full Agreement: This is the entire agreement between the Parties.
Party A: _______________________ Date: __________
Party B: _______________________ Date: __________
Witness (A): __________________ Date: __________
Witness (B): __________________ Date: __________