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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According to the filing, Lenny and Lisa signed a prenuptial agreement before they wed in 2009, and, per the terms, Lenny will pay spousal support to Lisa.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Trina, her and Kearse Jr. exchanged vows without need for a prenuptial agreement, as she’s entrusted with handling all of her husbands finances, including expenses.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Once the couple’s prenuptial agreement is officially upheld by the court, Williams will be awarded her legal expenses by Guobadia and walk away a single woman.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
On the eve of their wedding, Sullivan asked McClinton to sign a prenuptial agreement.
—Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
According to Trina, her and Kearse Jr. exchanged vows without need for a prenuptial agreement, as she’s entrusted with handling all of her husbands finances, including expenses.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Once the couple’s prenuptial agreement is officially upheld by the court, Williams will be awarded her legal expenses by Guobadia and walk away a single woman.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
On the eve of their wedding, Sullivan asked McClinton to sign a prenuptial agreement.
—Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Prenuptial agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prenuptial%20agreement. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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