New York Prenuptial Agreement Template
This Prenuptial Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this _____ day of __________, 20___, by and between:
Party A: _______________________________________, residing at ______________________________________.
Party B: _______________________________________, residing at ______________________________________.
This Agreement is intended to establish the rights and responsibilities of the parties in the event of a divorce or separation, under the laws of the State of New York.
Recitals
WHEREAS, Party A and Party B are contemplating marriage and desire to create a legal agreement regarding their respective rights and obligations; and
WHEREAS, Party A and Party B acknowledge the importance of setting forth their agreements regarding current and future property, debts, and other matters pertaining to their marital relationship;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, and intending to be legally bound, Party A and Party B agree as follows:
1. Disclosure of Assets
Each party agrees to fully disclose their financial situation including but not limited to:
- Income sources and amounts.
- Property owned prior to the marriage.
- Debts and obligations.
- Investments and savings.
2. Separate Property
Both parties acknowledge that the following property shall remain separate property and shall not be subject to division upon divorce:
- Party A's Separate Property:
- __________________________________________________________.
- __________________________________________________________.
- Party B's Separate Property:
- __________________________________________________________.
- __________________________________________________________.
3. Marital Property
The parties agree that all property acquired during the marriage shall be considered marital property unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4. Spousal Support
In the event of divorce, the parties may agree to the following regarding spousal support:
- Amount: __________________________________________________________.
- Duration: _________________________________________________________.
5. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
6. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement signed by both parties.
7. Final Agreement
This document constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. No other promises, representations, or agreements shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Prenuptial Agreement as of the date first above written.
Party A Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Party B Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Witness Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________
Witness Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________