variants
or less commonly prenup
or prenuptial
: an agreement made between two people before marrying that establishes rights to property and support in the event of divorce or death
Prenuptial agreements have long been used by couples who want to set down the terms of any future divorce before they walk down the aisle.—
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The pair were stated to have a prenuptial agreement in place.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Planning for a prenuptial agreement is a highly intricate process that requires thorough consideration.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Lopez requested no spousal support for either party, and a source told PEOPLE that the exes didn't tie the knot with a prenuptial agreement in place.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
In many cases, prenuptial agreements start from $1,000.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Planning for a prenuptial agreement is a highly intricate process that requires thorough consideration.
—Christine Fletcher, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Lopez requested no spousal support for either party, and a source told PEOPLE that the exes didn't tie the knot with a prenuptial agreement in place.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
In many cases, prenuptial agreements start from $1,000.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prenuptial agreement
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