How is a prenuptial agreement enforced?

A prenuptial agreement (often referred to as a “prenup”) is a legal contract entered into by two people prior to marriage that outlines the rules and expectations about their distribution of property and assets if the marriage ends in divorce. The enforcement of prenuptial agreements in Rhode Island is guided by the state’s divorce laws. In Rhode Island, the courts have the ability to enforce the terms of a prenuptial agreement if it is found to be valid and enforceable. To be valid and enforceable, a prenuptial agreement must meet certain requirements. First, both parties must have entered into the prenuptial agreement voluntarily, meaning that neither party was coerced or under pressure to sign the agreement. Second, both parties must have full disclosure of the assets and liabilities, such as total debts and income, of each other prior to signing the prenuptial agreement. Third, both parties must have sufficient time and opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel or another advisor prior to signing the agreement. If a prenuptial agreement meets these requirements, a court in Rhode Island will typically enforce the agreement’s terms unless the agreement is found to be unconscionable or invalid for some other reason. If the court finds a prenuptial agreement unconscionable, the agreement may be modified or voided, but only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

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