What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Delaware?

Delaware law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by both parties and not be unconscionable. Both parties must provide fair and reasonable disclosure of their property and financial obligations to the other party. The agreement becomes effective once the parties are legally married. Delaware state law is specific as to the matters which may be included in the agreement. A premarital agreement may be amended once the parties are married if both parties agree to the amendment in writing.

Other Delaware Family Law FAQs

Q: What Services Does Dcse Provide?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement offers services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, and the enforcement of child support orders. More
Q: What Are Dcse's Office Hours?
A: The hours of the Division of Child Support Enforcement are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. More
Q: How Do I Change My Address?
A: For confidentiality and security reasons your address may only be changed in writing. You can visit your nearest child support office and complete a change of address … More
Q: What Is Involved With Establishing A Child Support Order?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement will ask the Family Court to establish a child support order if none exists. This process will result in an order that sets … More
Q: Once The Court Sets The Amount Of The Support Can It Be Changed?
A: The Court will accept a petition for modification if it has been 2 1/2 years or more since the last order. The order will be modified based on the Delaware Child … More
Q: In Delaware, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Delaware law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. More