Meaning of postnuptial agreement | Babel Free

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A written agreement executed after a couple's marriage or civil union, to settle the couple's affairs and assets in the event of a separation or divorce.

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“In California, for example, one of nine "community property" states, any property acquired during your marriage will be divided evenly between you and your spouse after a divorce, if you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.”

“It is impossible to know how many couples are signing postnuptial agreements, since they are drafted by private lawyers and usually not reviewed by the courts unless they are challenged.”

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