postnuptial agreements
postnuptial agreements is the plural of postnuptial agreement.
Meaning of postnuptial agreement
Noun
postnuptial agreement (plural postnuptial agreements)
- A written agreement executed after a couple's marriage or civil union, to settle the couple's affairs and assets in the event of a separation or divorce.
- In California, for example, one of nine "community property" states, any property acquired during your marriage will be divided evenly between you and your spouse after a divorce, if you don't have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.1997 February 23, Bruce Felton, “Fastening Your Seat Belt For a Bumpy Marriage”, in The New York Times
- Synonyms:
- postnup
Questions about postnuptial agreements
- What is postnuptial agreements the plural of?
- Postnuptial agreements is the plural of postnuptial agreement.
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