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By JoAnne C. Holt,  Divorce financial analyst

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You survive the first divorce with about half of what you previously owned and swear you will never get married again. Then a few years go by and you’ve met another woman and have overcome the bitter taste of your last divorce.

Your heart is swept away and you have decided to get married again, but you are smarter now and will get your new spouse to sign a pre-nuptial (or ante-nuptial) agreement. Let’s assume both of you hire attorneys and both of you sign the agreement right before you are married.

Remember, your pre-nuptial agreement is only as good as your compliance with it. There are also other considerations to be aware of if you want it to be enforceable.

By Molly Murphy

A prenuptial agreement, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, commonly called a prenup, is a contract entered into marriage and or a civil union or any other agreement prior to the main agreement by the people intending to marry or contract with each other.

The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions of division of property and alimony in the event of divorce.

In the United States, prenuptial agreements are recognized in all 50 states.

In most states, five elements are required for a valid prenuptial agreement: the agreement must be in writing (oral prenups are always prohibited); the contract must be executed voluntarily; the contract must have full and/or fair disclosure at the time of execution; the agreement cannot be unconscionable; and the contract must be executed by both parties (not their attorneys) typically before a notary public.

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