Planning a prenup? Start here. Every state has its own rules for what makes a prenup valid—disclosure, voluntariness, timing, notarization, and how courts view spousal support. Our 50-state guides translate that into plain English so you can prepare confidently. Pick your state from the list or use the quick finder. Each guide covers essentials, FAQs, and a simple path to get started online.
Getting married in Alaska? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: In Brooks v. Brooks (Alaska 1987), the Alaska Supreme Court formally upheld...
Getting married in Alabama? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Alabama’s prenups are governed by Ala. Code § 30-4-9 and Alabama case law....
Getting married in Arizona? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Arizona’s premarital agreement statutes are found at A.R.S. §§ 25-201 to...
Getting married in Arkansas? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Arkansas Code § 9-11-406 outlines the enforceability criteria described...
Getting married in California? A prenuptial agreement in California allows couples to define how property, income, debts, and financial responsibilities will be handled if the marriage ends. Because California is a community property state, default rules can apply...
Getting married in Colorado? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Colorado’s premarital agreement law is found at Colo. Rev. Stat. §...
Getting married in Connecticut? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-36g enumerates the conditions that render a...
Getting married in Delaware? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: 13 Del. C. § 326 contains the enforceability test described above....
Getting married in Florida? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Fla. Stat. § 61.079 lays out the definition and enforceability of prenups....
Getting married in Georgia? A prenuptial agreement lets you set clear expectations about property, debt, and (where allowed) support—so you’re not relying only on default state rules. In short: Scherer v. Scherer, 249 Ga. 635 (1982) is the seminal Georgia case setting...