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The North Carolina Prenup Guide
A 24-page guide to drafting an enforceable prenup in NC — for couples planning to marry and for attorneys advising them.
Who this is for
- Couples planning to marry who are considering a prenup
- Anyone receiving a prenup proposed by their partner who wants to understand what they are looking at
- Founders, executives, and high-asset individuals planning marriage
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About this guide
The why behind the document.
A well-drafted prenup is one of the most powerful documents in family law. A poorly-drafted one is one of the easiest to challenge. This guide walks through what NC requires, what makes a prenup enforceable, and the process we use with our prenup clients to produce a document that holds up.
What’s inside
Inside the guide.
- 01What a NC prenup can — and cannot — do
- 02The two grounds on which prenups are challenged in NC
- 03Independent counsel: why it matters and how it works
- 04Financial disclosure schedules and what they should include
- 05Timing: how far before the wedding to start, and what timeline produces enforceable agreements
- 06Substantive provisions: property classification, alimony, business protection, sunset clauses
- 07Postnups: when they are appropriate and how they differ from prenups
- 08What to do if you have been asked to sign a prenup you have concerns about
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