Do I need an attorney to make a prenuptial agreement?

Creating prenuptial agreements without attorneys is possible, but not advisable. There are a number of legal requirements for a prenuptial agreement, or prenup, and such agreements are often challenged in court in the event of a divorce. As such, it is a good idea to hire a prenuptial agreement lawyer and do things right from the beginning so your rights are protected later.

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What are the key elements necessary for a valid prenuptial agreement?

The rules for prennuptial agreements vary by state. In general, however, a prenuptial agreement is a contract and all laws for the creation of a contract must be abided by. Further, because it is a contract made in consideration of marriage, it must also be in writing and signed by both parties. There are some additional requirements as well in most jurisdictions that you should be aware of if you wish to create a premarital agreement that will hold up in court in the event you ever divorce.

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Can a prenuptial agreement cover custody child support?

While you may be able to include some details about child custody and support in a prenuptial agreement, the court generally will not enforce any such details if the prenup is against public policy or if the court believes it is not in the best interests of the child to enforce them.

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Challenging a prenuptial agreement

Any agreement between two parties can be contested at any time, and prenuptial agreements are no exception. Pre-nuptial agreements, or premarital agreements. specify how assets, money, and property will be divided in the case of a divorce. Sometimes the specific amounts can be adjusted and other times the entire prenuptial agreement can be invalidated.

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How much does a pre-marital agreement cost?

Setting up a premarital contract means that a couple chooses to sign a legal document stating who will get what in the event of a divorce. The cost of creating and legalizing such a contract will vary depending on how you do it, but you can generally expect to pay a small lawyer’s fee and perhaps a fee for notarization or other methods of making the document official.

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What Obligation Do I Have to Pay My Spouse’s Medical Bills?

In general, one spouse is not obligated to pay the medical bills of the other spouse. Unfortunately, there are several exceptions to this rule. If you live in a community property state, you would typically bear responsibility for such a debt. The general rule in such a case is a medical bill or other debt that is incurred during the marriage, versus debt that is incurred before the marriage, is considered a joint debt. This holds true even if the debt is listed exclusively in one spouse’s name.

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What is the marriage age without a parent’s consent?

The legal marriage age without a parent’s consent vary from state to state. Under most states marriage age laws, if you want to get married without parental consent, you need to be at least 18 years old. The only two states with a higher age are Nebraska, where the marriage age is 19, and Mississippi where the marriage age is 21.

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What is a common law family?

A common law family is a man and a woman living together in a common law marriage situation with children. A common law marriage is an alternative form of marriage.

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Common Law Marriage

A common law marriage is a marriage that takes place without a license or ceremony. Common law marriage is currently possible in only 9 states.

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