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A prenuptial agreement in California can always be changed, as long as both spouses sign off on the modification. If something changes, such as your marital property or number of children, and you wish to update your prenup with the most recent information, you and your spouse must both agree to make the change.

A prenup becomes invalid if it does not follow the requirements of the UPAA. For instance, if one spouse signed the prenup under duress without having full knowledge of the assets and debts of their partner, or being forced to sign an agreement without an attorney, the prenup can be deemed invalid.

Note that prenuptial agreements must be written, signed after a mandatory seven-day waiting period, and notarized. California courts will not enforce a verbal prenup. In addition, the parties must disclose each and every asset and debt. Otherwise, the entire California prenup may be invalidated.

Just as an example, a Will must be signed in front of 2 witnesses and notarized. But if there is a situation where 1 or more of the witnesses signed the Will after the fact, thereby not actually witnessing the signing of the Will, then the document could be deemed as invalid.

We recommend you sign the agreement at least 30 days before the planned date for the wedding. This allows both parties ample time to consider the terms of the agreement carefully, making it less likely to be challenged and more defensible in court.

Duress or Manipulation All contracts must be signed willingly and consciously by both parties for them to be valid. Signing a prenuptial agreement while being intoxicated, under fear of harm, or under false pretenses can make the agreement invalid in a California court.

A prenup becomes invalid if it does not follow the requirements of the UPAA. For instance, if one spouse signed the prenup under duress without having full knowledge of the assets and debts of their partner, or being forced to sign an agreement without an attorney, the prenup can be deemed invalid.

Just as an example, a Will must be signed in front of 2 witnesses and notarized. But if there is a situation where 1 or more of the witnesses signed the Will after the fact, thereby not actually witnessing the signing of the Will, then the document could be deemed as invalid.

Prenuptial agreements in New Jersey are governed by the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. This statute sets out the requirements that must be met to create an enforceable prenup, and it applies to both marriages and civil unions (but not to those who are cohabitating or domestic partners).