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Marital Agreements Antenuptial Agreements

A great appreciation in the husband’s assets designated as “separate” under an antenuptial agreement was not unforeseeable, and thus did not render the parties’ antenuptial agreement void for an unforseen change in circumstances.
Reed v. Reed, No. 248895

Because the statute clearly states that an antenuptial agreement must be executed in the presence of two witnesses, an agreement that was witnessed by only one person is per se invalid, even if it is otherwise valid and fair.
Siewart v. Siewart, No. A04-702
(Minnesota Court of Appeals,

An antenuptial agreement’s provision wherein the wife waived all alimony and/or spousal support was void as against public policy.
Sanford v. Sanford, 2005 SD 34
(South Dakota Supreme Court, March 9, 2005)

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	Did You Know?
	There is a definition for marital status. Marital status refers to the lawful recognition of the agreement between a man and a woman to be husband and wife. Along with the legal marital status of being married, the husband and wife acquire rights and obligations to their respective spouses. The rights and obligations begin when the couple is married and may continue, to a certain extent, even after the termination of the marriage. A family lawyer can help you further define marital status in your state.