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What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement is an agreement that defines the property and financial rights which would apply in the event of a divorce. Prospective spouses use premarital agreements to memorialize agreements regarding future spousal support, real property, businesses, inheritance funds, and retirement accounts in order to provide certainty and protect against the costly financial consequences of a divorce or legal separation.

Let our skillful attorneys at Cage & Miles help you write or review your premarital agreement in order to make sure it meets California state standards. Failure to properly draft a premarital agreement may render it unenforceable in California family courts. Call our family lawyers now to review the details of your prenup, or to discuss the details of an agreement you wish to make.

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Prenuptial Agreements and California Law

The California family code and relevant case law governs the way property should be divided among spouses in the case of a divorce. These laws follow the community property system, which often splits assets 50/50. But this approach doesn’t fit every couple’s unique situation.

A prenup allows couples to customize their financial future by making agreements that deviate from default laws—offering flexibility and fairness. Before getting married, meeting with a family law attorney can help you understand your legal options and whether a prenuptial agreement makes sense for your relationship.

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Be Prepared with a Premarital Agreement

Discussing a prenup while planning a wedding may feel uncomfortable—but waiting until after marriage removes this option entirely. California has strict rules about when and how prenups must be drafted, reviewed, and signed to be enforceable.

That’s why it’s best to consult an attorney early in the process. The more time between drafting and signing, the stronger your agreement will be.

If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, contact Cage & Miles today. Our California prenup lawyers will guide you step by step, ensuring your agreement is fair, thorough, and legally enforceable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A valid prenuptial agreement gives the parties the right to define their property rights apart from default community property provisions found in the California Family Code. Prospective spouses can specify which assets would be considered the separate property of one spouse and how community property would be created, if at all.  Premarital agreements are also vital in protecting a separate property business or home owned prior to marriage. Absent a prenup, the community could acquire an interest in these formerly separate assets.

The parties to a premarital agreement can contract with regard to acquisition and division of debts. A prenup is a great opportunity for parties to define any premarital separate property debts, including responsibility for the repayment of those debts and any reimbursement rights. This type of planning can save significant attorney fees by avoiding costly litigation, experts, tracings, and discovery. In addition, a premarital agreement can govern responsibility for debts acquired during the marriage as well.

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