What Is A Prenuptial Agreement?

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that determines who gets what assets if a married couple gets divorced
• Prenups often cover property, gifts, inheritances, alimony, and shared assets like houses

Getting married soon? If you and your partner plan a legally binding marriage, be sure to consider the prenuptial agreement. In this blog, we will go through what a prenuptial agreement is, what constitutes a prenuptial agreement, and how you can go about easily & efficiently notarizing the legal document. 

1. Definition of Prenuptial Agreement

A prenup is a legal contract that decides who gets what money and property if you split up down the road. This would involve divorce or death.

But do you need to notarize prenups to make the prenuptial agreement legit? 

Is there a platform that can aid you in the process? 

2. What's In A Prenup? 

When couples marry, they sign a prenup that outlines the division of their money, debts, etc. in case they unfortunately divorce or pass in the future. 

Prenups often cover things like: 

• Property people owned before the marriage
• Gifts & Inheritances received during the marriage
• Alimony
• Splitting up shared asserts like a house

Prenups let couples think through tricky money issues upfront. They give both people within the marriage some peace of mind before saying “I do". 

3. Notarizing Your Prenuptial Agreement

To ensure validity, some states formally require couples to have a prenuptial agreement notarized. 

For those states that don't require notarization, it is still often recommended by lawyers in those states to add an extra layer of protection. 

This means having a notary watch you and your partner sign the prenup so they can certify the signatures are real. 

Getting a prenup notarized does a few key things: 

• Proves both people's identities
• This shows both people agreed willingly
• It can sometimes make the contract harder to fight later on

If one person tried to challenge the prenup during a divorce – notarizing the prenuptial agreement keeps it legally binding and secure-- thus more difficult for one person to go against it. Notarizing the agreement shows both people understood the prenup terms and what they had signed. 

4. Notarize Your Prenuptial Agreement Online With NotaryLive

Need to get a prenup notarized and love the convenience of the digital age? 

NotaryLive, a remote online notary service allows you to legally, securely, and remotely get your prenuptial agreement notarized in front of a live notary. No hassle or stress – all from the comfort of your own home. 

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Notarizing your prenup is a MUST – it protects you in case of any future hiccups in your marriage like divorce. Online tools can take the pain out of the notarization process. Consider using NotaryLive to take care of this critical legal step before you walk down the aisle. 

FAQ for Prenuptial Agreement

• What is a prenuptial agreement? 
  • A contract that two individuals sign before they marry. The contract outlines what happens to the couple's assets in the event of a divorce or death. A prenuptial agreement may involve property split, alimony, debt allocation, secrecy, insurance, pet custody, child custody, and more.
• How does a prenup work?
  • You and your partner must agree to all of the conditions of the prenup. Once completed, you can finish and sign it. You can keep the prenup in a safe place for many years, and ideally, you will never have to use it. If you do get divorced or there is an unfortunate death, you must follow the terms you agreed upon. If one disagrees with the terms of the prenup, they must file a lawsuit in court. The court may or may not agree with this person, depending on the circumstances. Keep in mind that disputing a prenuptial agreement is not a straightforward process; it requires significant legal fees and time. The cheaper and faster option is to comply with the conditions of the agreement.

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**Legal Disclaimer - We are not lawyers or attorneys and do not give any legal advice. Please check with your attorneys, advisors, or document recipients if you have any unanswered questions about your documents.

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