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Arizona Prenuptial Agreements<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A prenuptial agreement<\/u><\/a> (also called a premarital agreement) is a legal document that addresses marital property and other issues that arise in the event of a divorce. It’s a binding document signed before the wedding date but becomes effective when the marriage ends.<\/p>\r\n

A valid prenup can also designate responsibilities during the marriage, such as household duties and financial responsibilities for each spouse. Many engaged couples consider prenups, especially if they bring many assets and financial interests to the marriage.<\/p>\r\n

Arizona Prenuptial Agreements: Chart<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Because of how statutes are written, it’s sometimes difficult to understand every detail. You can get help by consulting legal counsel and reading a plain language version of the content. See the chart below to learn more about the Arizona Uniform Premarital Agreement Act<\/a>, which governs Arizona prenuptial agreements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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Arizona Revised Statutes:<\/p>\r\n

What can and can’t be included in the prenup<\/th>\r\n

Prenuptial agreements can’t resolve every issue. Arizona law limits the scope of prenups and determines what can and can’t be in a valid prenuptial agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Agreements may not include matters that<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Include terms contrary to public policy<\/li>\r\n
  • Involve a crime<\/li>\r\n
  • Adversely affect a child’s rights for child support<\/li>\r\n
  • Violate community property laws<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Amendment\/ revocation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

After the marriage, you can update your prenup with a postnuptial agreement. But, the prenup may get amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by both parties; the amended agreement is enforceable without consideration<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Enforcement<\/b><\/td>\r\n

If a party wants to invalidate the agreement, they can claim the following:<\/p>\r\n