Prenuptial Agreement | Turner Law Offices, P.C.A prenuptial agreement, or antenuptial agreement, is a legal document wherein couples agree to what happens in the event of a divorce. Today, prenups are becoming more common for married couples. Generally speaking, a prenuptial agreement sets forth an agreed upon property division and amount of alimony in the event of a future divorce. Under Tennessee Law (T.C.A. § 36-3-501), a prenuptial contract entered into in good faith is valid in the absence of duress or undue influence.
The following may be included in a prenuptial contract:
The following cannot be enforced in a prenuptial agreement:
In the absence of a valid, enforceable prenuptial agreement, the law of Tennessee controls alimony and division of property. Oftentimes, a simple prenuptial agreement reduces the cost of litigation in the event of a divorce in that the parties agreed, in advance of marriage, on the financial settlement in the event of a divorce.
At Turner Law Offices, P.C., our family lawyers have over 20 years experience in drafting prenuptial contracts that have withstood judicial scrutiny! Call our offices today or Request a Free Initial Consultation Online to speak with one of our lawyers about drafting a prenuptial agreement for you.
