Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are no longer just for the wealthy — they are essential planning tools for couples who want to protect their assets, manage debts, and set clear expectations before marriage. While hiring a lawyer is always safest, many couples draft their own prenups first to save costs or to ensure both partners’ wishes are clearly expressed. This course provides a step-by-step roadmap to creating a clear, fair, and legally enforceable prenup without relying entirely on attorneys. Students will learn how to identify key issues, draft enforceable clauses, avoid invalid provisions, and properly sign and store their agreement.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand what prenups can and cannot legally cover.
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Identify key financial and property issues to address before marriage.
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Draft clauses that are clear, fair, and enforceable.
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Avoid common pitfalls that cause prenups to be invalidated.
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Ensure full financial disclosure between partners.
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Structure agreements to cover property, debts, spousal support, and inheritance.
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Execute the agreement in compliance with state laws.
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Maintain, amend, and enforce the prenup after marriage.
