Prenuptial Agreement Template

What Is the Prenuptial Agreement Template?

A prenuptial agreement is a contract defining each spouse's property rights during marriage and after divorce or death. Without one, state law decides what happens to your home, retirement accounts, business interests, and inheritance if you divorce. Community property states split everything 50/50. Equitable distribution states give judges discretion. Both approaches ignore what you actually want.

This template addresses every major financial decision couples face. It protects pre-marital assets while giving you options for how to handle property acquired during marriage. The spousal support provisions let you cap or eliminate alimony obligations. Business interest clauses prevent divorce from forcing you to liquidate companies or partnerships. Estate planning waivers let you control inheritance rather than defaulting to statutory forced shares.

 

Is This Prenuptial Agreement Template Right for You?

You need this prenup template if you're:

• Getting married with significant pre-marital assets to protect
• Entering a second marriage with children from prior relationships
• A business owner protecting company equity from divorce
• Marrying someone with substantial debts you won't assume
• High earners wanting to cap or eliminate alimony obligations
• Anyone with family wealth, inheritance, or trust fund assets

You definitely need this prenuptial agreement template if:

• You own real estate your spouse will not contribute to financing
• One of you earns significantly more than the other
• Either party has substantial retirement accounts built pre-marriage
• You're marrying later in life with established separate finances
• You want to protect intellectual property or professional practices

 

 

Why Thousands Trust Legal GPS Templates

Save Money: Family law attorneys charge $2,500-$5,000 for prenuptial agreements. This template costs $35.

Save Time: Draft your complete prenup in hours, not weeks of negotiations and attorney meetings.

Look Professional: Courts recognize our attorney-drafted provisions. The document structure meets enforceability standards across all states.

Keeps You Out of Court: The Separate Property articles prevent disputes over pre-marital assets. Spousal Support provisions eliminate uncertainty about alimony obligations. Business Interest clauses protect companies from becoming divorce battlegrounds. Financial Disclosure schedules prevent later claims of fraud or concealment.

 

 

Get Protected in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Secure Checkout

Purchase the template through our encrypted payment system. You'll receive instant access to download your prenuptial agreement template in Microsoft Word format.

Step 2: Instant Download

Download the template immediately after purchase. Open it in Word or Google Docs and review all provisions before starting customization.

Step 3: Fill In the Highlighted Fields

Complete the party information, choose your separate property framework, select marital property rules, and fill in financial disclosure schedules. Have both parties review with independent legal counsel, then sign at least 30 days before your wedding date.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this template multiple times?

Yes. Once you purchase this prenuptial agreement template, you can use it as many times as needed. Family law attorneys sometimes keep this template on file for clients with recurring prenup needs.

Is this contract legally binding?

Yes, when properly executed with full financial disclosure, adequate time for review, and ideally independent legal counsel for both parties. Courts enforce prenuptial agreements that meet state law requirements for fairness and voluntary execution.

Do we both need lawyers to review this prenup?

Not legally required in most states, but strongly recommended. Courts scrutinize prenups more carefully when parties lacked independent counsel. If the agreement later seems unfair, absence of attorneys becomes evidence supporting challenges.

How far before the wedding should we sign this agreement?

At least 30 days before your wedding date, preferably 60-90 days. Courts can invalidate prenups signed under time pressure. The closer to the wedding, the stronger the argument for duress or coercion.

What happens if we don't disclose all our assets?

Hidden assets, omitted debts, or understated income give the other party grounds to void the entire agreement. Complete, honest disclosure in Schedules A and B is non-negotiable for enforceability.

Can we modify this prenup after we're married?

Yes, through a postnuptial agreement signed by both parties. Article XII Section 12.1 requires written modifications. Consider reviewing the agreement every five years or after major life events like children, business sales, or inheritances.