Alaska, State Guides
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...
Alabama, State Guides
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....
Arizona, State Guides
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...
Arkansas, State Guides
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...
California, State Guides
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...
