If we would like to get a prenuptial agreement that says that we forfeit our rights to divorce our spouse, is this possible?

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If we would like to get a prenuptial agreement that says that we forfeit our rights to divorce our spouse, is this possible?

In other words, we want a prenuptial agreement that forces us to stay married.

Asked on December 14, 2012 under Family Law, New York

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Although I can understand the reasoning behind this agreement and it is really quite a novel approach, you can not force someone to give up a right under the law.  It would be against public policy and the agreement would not stand up in court. Good luck.


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