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§ 25-201 – Definitions

25-201. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and that is effective on marriage. 2. " Property" means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income […]

§ 25-202 – Enforcement of premarital agreements; exception

25-202. Enforcement of premarital agreements; exception A. A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The agreement is enforceable without consideration. B. The agreement becomes effective on marriage of the parties. C. The agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves either of the following: 1. […]

§ 25-203 – Scope of agreement

25-203. Scope of agreement A. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to: 1. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located. 2. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, […]

§ 25-204 – Amendment or revocation of agreement

25-204. Amendment or revocation of agreement After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration.

§ 25-205 – Limitation of actions

25-205. Limitation of actions A statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and estoppel, are available to either party.