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Free postnuptial agreement form pdfPostnuptial Agreement • October 3rd, 2024
A postnuptial agreement - often shortened to "postnup" - is an official contract entered into by married couples that specifies each partner's financial rights and responsibilities in the event of their marriage ending through divorce, annulment, separation, or death. This type of agreement is essentially similar to a prenuptial agreement (prenup), which outlines how assets and finances will be managed during the marriage and upon its end. However, while a prenup is created before marriage, a postnuptial agreement is made after the couple has tied the knot. The main goal of both types of agreements is to ensure that each partner's financial situation is clear and agreed upon by both parties, providing peace of mind for the future. **Key Features of Postnuptial Agreements** 1. **Clear Asset Division**: A postnup determines how assets will be divided between spouses if their marriage ends. 2. **Written Contract**: To be valid, a postnup must be in writing and signed by both partners with
