Prenuptial Agreement
For Couples with Significant Age Gap
This Prenuptial Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this ______ day of ______________, 20______, by and between:
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Recitals
- The Parties contemplate legal marriage under the laws of the State of _______________________ and desire to establish their respective rights and responsibilities regarding property and financial matters.
- The Parties acknowledge a significant age gap exists between them, and wish to address the implications of this factor in their marital agreement.
- Each Party has made a full and fair disclosure of their assets, liabilities, and income to the other Party.
- This Agreement becomes effective upon the solemnization of the marriage.
Article 1: Separate Property
- Each Party’s assets and property listed in Schedule A and Schedule B (attached hereto) shall remain their separate property.
- Any income, appreciation, or proceeds derived from such separate property shall remain separate property.
Article 2: Marital Property
- Property acquired jointly by both Parties after the marriage shall be considered marital property, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- All rights and responsibilities of marital property shall be governed by the laws of the State of _______________________ unless modified by this Agreement.
Article 3: Spousal Support
- In the event of dissolution of the marriage, spousal support (alimony) shall be determined as follows:
Article 4: Estate Rights
- Each Party may dispose of their separate property by will or trust, and the other waives any right to contest, except as expressly stated herein.
- If one Party predeceases the other, the surviving Party shall have the following rights:
Article 5: Health, Support, and Lifestyle
- The Parties acknowledge their age difference and agree to the following regarding health, support, and caretaking obligations:
Article 6: Disclosure and Legal Counsel
- Each Party acknowledges that they have had the opportunity to be represented by independent legal counsel of their choice.
- Each Party fully understands the nature, effect, and consequences of this Agreement.
Article 7: Miscellaneous
- This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between the Parties.
- Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
- If any part of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining shall remain in effect.
Schedules
- Schedule A: Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities of Party 1
- Schedule B: Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities of Party 2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
Notarization
State of _______________________
County of _______________________
On this ________ day of ________________, 20____, before me personally appeared __________________________________, known to me to be the persons described herein and who executed this instrument.
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