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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.

  1. 01What a NC prenup can — and cannot — do
  2. 02The two grounds on which prenups are challenged in NC
  3. 03Independent counsel: why it matters and how it works
  4. 04Financial disclosure schedules and what they should include
  5. 05Timing: how far before the wedding to start, and what timeline produces enforceable agreements
  6. 06Substantive provisions: property classification, alimony, business protection, sunset clauses
  7. 07Postnups: when they are appropriate and how they differ from prenups
  8. 08What to do if you have been asked to sign a prenup you have concerns about

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