Do-It-Yourself Prenuptial Forms
Prenuptial agreements are documents that state which material goods individual members of a couple will retain in the event of a divorce and what they will split between them. A prenuptial agreement is useful for anyone, regardless of net worth. You can draft your own prenuptial agreement and have it validated by a notary public.
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Discuss a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be-spouse. Involve a mediator if needed to explain the terms and necessity of a prenuptial agreement.
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Write the prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. Discuss the different aspects of your upcoming marriage as they pertain to matters of finances and property. Write the agreement as clearly as possible to increase the chances of your prenuptial agreement being accepted and notarized. Indicate who will pay debts incurred during the marriage and how joint assets acquired during the marriage should be divided in the event of a divorce. The agreement will also outline who will get the house, how bank accounts will be split and division of other investments and assets. The prenuptial agreement can also include details pertaining to any potential alimony or spousal support.
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Show the prenuptial agreement to at least two different lawyers and get their opinions on it. If they suggest changes, heed their advice. For the prenuptial agreement to be valid, both parties must agree to the terms within the agreement, both parties must disclose their true personal information and both parties must sign the agreement with a notary public present.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit the Rocket Lawyer website (see Resources) to fill out a prenuptial form online and avoid an attorney's office. Click on "Start Now" to fill out your prenuptial agreement.
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