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Yes. Spouses can enter into a marital agreement after they are married, which is known as a "postnuptial agreement", rather than a prenup. They must intend to remain married at the time of signing, rather than planning on getting a divorce.

Both spouses must willingly consent and agree to the terms of the postnuptial agreement. Additionally, the postnup must be in a written format. Verbal postnuptial agreements are invalid. It's essential that both spouses fully disclose their financial assets.

First, neither party must have been forced or coerced into signing the agreement; both parties must sign of their own free will. Second, the agreement must be in writing, have the signatures of both parties and be notarized. Third, the agreement must be clear, transparent and fair.

Colorado has long upheld prenup and postnup agreements, so a body of case law has developed over several decades on the enforceability of prenups, including adopting the Uniform Premarital Agreements Act in 1986, and finally the current law, the Uniform Premarital & Marital Agreements Act, which became effective in ...

Modifying or Challenging a Postnuptial Agreement The burden of proof falls on the party challenging the agreement to demonstrate grounds for modification or invalidation, such as duress, fraud, or unconscionability. If successful, the court may either modify the agreement or declare it entirely unenforceable.

Can you really write a postnup without a lawyer? Yes, you can. However, this doesn't mean you should, at least not without understanding the potential risks and complexities involved. Writing a postnuptial agreement isn't like writing a grocery list.

When a spouse does not adhere to state laws, places unreasonable provisions within the agreement, or has the other party sign in an invalid manner, a postnuptial may become unenforceable.

C.R.S. 14-2-306 states, "The agreement is enforceable without consideration." With a postnuptial agreement, the spouses are making financial concessions in return for nothing other than the right to remain married to each other.

The following cannot be included in postnuptial agreements: An unfair decision on which spouse shall provide spousal support. An unjust determination of which spouse gets what property after the divorce. Any language related to child custody, child support, or visitation rights.