Do both parties need lawyers?

Strongly recommended, and required for enforceability in some states (California Family Code §1612 effectively requires it for spousal-support waivers). The cost ($1-5K per side) is trivial relative to asset value protected. Each party should have INDEPENDENT counsel - one attorney representing both parties has conflict-of-interest issues that complicate or invalidate the agreement.

How far in advance should we sign?

Best practice: 30+ days before the wedding. Some states require specific minimum periods (California: 7-day "review and consideration" period). Signing the night before the wedding is the most-common cause of "duress" invalidation - the time-pressure is presumptively coercive. Earlier is always safer.

Can we modify or cancel the prenup later?

Yes - the prenup itself becomes a "postnuptial" once you're married, and modifications follow postnuptial-agreement rules (similar enforceability requirements). Verbal modifications are not enforceable; only written, signed, notarised modifications work. Cancellation also requires a written, signed agreement.

Can the prenup cover child custody and support?

No - or it can include such provisions but they're unenforceable. Courts retain jurisdiction over children's welfare regardless of parent agreements. Child support is determined by state guidelines and the court's judgment of the child's best interests; child custody similarly. Prenuptial provisions about children are at best aspirational.

What if one party has much more wealth?

That's often when prenups are most useful. The disparity itself isn't a problem - the key is procedural fairness (full disclosure, independent counsel, voluntary execution) and substantive fairness (the less-wealthy party retains some baseline protection). Aggressive prenups that leave one party with effectively nothing are commonly invalidated; reasonable prenups that protect the wealthier party while leaving the other with means are routinely enforced.

Simple Prenuptial Agreement

Pre-marriage agreement covering separate property, debts, and basic financial arrangements - simple cases only.

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Party A — full name

Party A — address

Party B — full name

Party B — address

Planned marriage date

Governing state

Party A — separate property (held before marriage)

Party B — separate property

Approach to marital property

Spousal support / alimony provision

Inheritance and estate-rights statement

Mutual financial disclosure statement

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PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT

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This Agreement is made between:

  Party A:   Jordan Alex Taylor of 482 Elm Street, Apt 3B, Portland, OR 97214
  Party B:   Aleksandra Petrova of 550 NW 23rd Ave, Apt 7, Portland, OR 97210

In contemplation of their marriage planned for September 15, 2026 in the State of Oregon.

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ARTICLE I - SEPARATE PROPERTY

A. Party A's separate property:

Real estate: condo at 482 Elm Street, Apt 3B, Portland (purchased 2019, mortgage of $185,000 remaining).
Financial accounts: Schwab brokerage $145,000, 401(k) at Acme $98,000, Chase savings $35,000.
Vehicle: 2021 Toyota RAV4 (paid in full).
Personal property: jewellery and personal items as listed in Schedule A.

B. Party B's separate property:

Financial accounts: Fidelity brokerage $62,000, savings $18,000.
Vehicle: 2018 Honda Civic.
Student loans (debt): $34,000 (federal Stafford and graduate Plus).
Personal property: jewellery, art, and personal items as listed in Schedule B.

Each party's separate property listed above shall remain that party's separate property after marriage. Income, dividends, appreciation, and proceeds from separate property shall also remain separate property unless commingled with marital property in a way that establishes intent to convert to marital property.

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ARTICLE II - MARITAL PROPERTY

   ► Property acquired during marriage is shared (community-property-style)

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ARTICLE III - SPOUSAL SUPPORT

In the event of divorce, the parties agree:
  - Neither party will seek spousal support (alimony / spousal maintenance).
  - This waiver is mutual and applies regardless of the cause of divorce.
Note: courts may set aside spousal-support waivers if they cause unconscionable hardship under state law; consult counsel.

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ARTICLE IV - INHERITANCE AND ESTATE RIGHTS

Each party retains the right to dispose of their separate property by will or trust. Neither party intends to disinherit the other from a portion of the marital estate, but each party reserves the right to designate beneficiaries on their own assets.

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ARTICLE V - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Both parties have provided full and complete disclosure of their assets, debts, income, and expected income to each other through Schedule A (Party A) and Schedule B (Party B), attached. Each party has had the opportunity to ask questions and review documentation.

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ARTICLE VI - INDEPENDENT LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Each party acknowledges:
  (1) The opportunity to consult independent legal counsel of their choice before signing.
  (2) Sufficient time to review the terms (at least 7 days from receipt to signing recommended; specific state rules vary).
  (3) Voluntary execution without duress or coercion.
  (4) Understanding that this Agreement may be modified or revoked only by a writing signed by both parties.

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ARTICLE VII - GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, including (where adopted) the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act or Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act.

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EXECUTION

The parties have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below, intending to be bound from the date of marriage forward.


_______________________________            Date: ____________________
Jordan Alex Taylor (Party A)


_______________________________            Date: ____________________
Aleksandra Petrova (Party B)


NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

State of Oregon     )
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County of __________________              )

Sworn to and subscribed before me by the parties named above on _________________ (date).

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Notary Public — signature & seal

My commission expires: ____________________

About this template

A prenuptial agreement is a contract made before marriage that addresses property rights and financial obligations during marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Most U.S. states have adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) or the more recent Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (UPMAA); these provide the framework for enforceability. The most-litigated enforceability requirements: (1) full and fair disclosure of assets, debts, and income (or explicit waiver - though waivers are scrutinised heavily); (2) voluntary execution without duress (typically requires reasonable time before marriage - 7-30+ days; signing the night before the wedding is the most-common reason for invalidation); (3) substantive fairness (or knowledge of unfairness with consent). Spousal support / alimony waivers face heightened scrutiny: California specifically allows them only if both parties had independent counsel and the supported spouse won't face unconscionable hardship; many states will set aside support waivers that leave one spouse in significant financial distress. Provisions affecting children (custody, support) are generally unenforceable - courts retain jurisdiction over children's welfare regardless of parent agreements. The key practical reality: prenuptials are heavily attorney-driven. A "DIY" prenuptial without independent counsel for both parties is the most-common pattern of invalidation. Most family-law attorneys recommend each party have their own attorney; the cost ($1-5K per side) is small relative to the asset protection. This template is appropriate ONLY for very simple cases with full disclosure, both parties' independent counsel, and substantively fair terms. For any complexity (significant disparate wealth, business interests, prior marriages with children, multi-state issues), DO NOT use a template - work with a family-law attorney.

When to use it

Couples with disparate pre-marriage assets seeking clarity.
Second marriages with children from prior relationships.
Business owners protecting business interests.
Significant pre-marriage debt (student loans, etc.) that one party doesn't want shared.
Inheritance planning to keep family assets in family bloodline.

What to include

Both parties' identification and planned marriage date.
Detailed separate-property schedules.
Approach to marital property (community vs separate).
Spousal support provision (or waiver).
Inheritance and estate-rights statement.
Mutual financial disclosure with attached schedules.
Independent-counsel acknowledgement.

Frequently asked

No. The most-common invalidation reasons: (a) signing under duress (especially within days of the wedding), (b) inadequate financial disclosure, (c) substantively unconscionable terms, (d) lack of independent counsel. UPAA and UPMAA states have specific enforceability rules. Always work with family-law counsel; DIY prenups are commonly invalidated.

⚠ Legal disclaimer. Prenuptial agreement law is heavily state-specific. UPAA (Uniform Premarital Agreement Act) and UPMAA (Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act) have varying state adoption. Spousal-support waivers face heightened scrutiny; child-related provisions are unenforceable. ALWAYS work with family-law attorneys (each party with independent counsel) for any prenup involving substantial assets, business interests, second marriages with children, or multi-state issues. This template is appropriate ONLY for very simple cases with both parties' independent counsel.