Is There a Difference Between Antenuptial and Prenuptial?

An antenuptial agreement, otherwise known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup, is a contract made between two individuals who are planning to get married. Antenuptial agreements are documents that set forth the rights of each spouse and the property division in the event of a divorce.

Is Antenuptial the same as prenuptial?

A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial or antenuptial agreement, is a contract between parties getting married.

Are antenuptial agreements legally enforceable?

Antenuptial/Pre-nuptial Agreement:

The contract will state what each party's rights and responsibilities are in the event of a divorce to assets and liabilities. Commonly, the Statute of Frauds requires the agreement to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.

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