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Prenuptial agreements in New York: timing, disclosure and enforceability
What makes a prenup stand up in a New York court.
Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family
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Agreements signed well before the wedding, with full disclosure, are the hardest to challenge.
Courts enforce prenuptial agreements that were fair when signed. Most challenges succeed on process, not terms.
Sign early
Months before the wedding, not days. Pressure is the most common ground for a challenge.
Disclose everything
Full financial disclosure on both sides is essential.
Separate lawyers
Each spouse should have independent counsel who signs off on the agreement.
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This article is for general information and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney–client relationship. Lease terms and market practice change, so speak with a lawyer about your own circumstances before you sign. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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