Free Washington DC Prenuptial Agreement

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First Party
Gender:
- Male
- Female
Name:

Second Party
Gender:
- Male
- Female
Name:

Home Address

Where does First Party live?
Street Address:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP Code:
Does Second Party live at the same address?
- Yes
- No
Where does Second Party live?
Street Address:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP Code:

Second Party's Assets

List the assets that Second Party will own in the event of a break up:
First Item:

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Second Item:

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Third Item:

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Fourth Item:

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Fifth Item:

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Sixth Item:

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Seventh Item:

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Eighth Item:

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Ninth Item:

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Tenth Item:

e.g., 2018 Honda Civic, VIN: 345HJ54OH32

Shared Assets
Do First Party and Second Party co-own real estate or any other valuable possessions?
- Yes
- No
Do you want to list your shared assets?
- Yes
- No
How do you want to list your shared assets?
- Attach a list of shared assets after printing
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List of Shared Assets

List any assets or real estate co-owned by First Party and Second Party:
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Fourth Item:
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Fifth Item:
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Sixth Item:
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Seventh Item:
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Eighth Item:
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Ninth Item:
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Tenth Item:

Dividing Shared Assets
In the event of a breakup, how would you like to divide your shared assets?
- 50/50 split
- Split based on financial contribution towards asset
- Other
Describe how shared assets will be divided using complete sentences:
e.g., John Doe will receive 60% of all shared assets.

Second Party's Debts

List the debt that Second Party will be responsible for in the event of a break up:
First Debt:
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Second Debt:
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Third Debt:
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Fourth Debt:
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Fifth Debt:
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Sixth Debt:
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Seventh Debt:
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Eighth Debt:
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Ninth Debt:
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Tenth Debt:

Dividing Shared Debt
In the event of a breakup, how would you like to divide your shared debts?
- 50/50 split
- Other
Describe how shared debt will be divided using complete sentences:

Spousal Support
Do you want to decide how spousal support will be handled if you break up?
- Yes
- No
Will either party provide spousal support in the event of a breakup?
- Yes
- No support
Describe the spousal support being provided:
e.g., Mary Smith will receive support in the monthly amount of $200.00 on the condition that the parties are married for a minimum of five years.

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Washington DC Prenuptial Agreement: What You Should Understand?

In the past, many states in America shunned premarital agreements for their perceived detriment in marriages. But with the rising cases of divorces, many jurisdictions began embracing prenups as an alternative to financial planning in marriage. Spouses now have a fallback plan on how to share assets and debts, thanks to prenuptial agreements.

Different states have legal requirements for setting and enforcing premarital agreements. In Washington DC, for example, the law compels you to share complete financial information with your spouse when signing a prenup. Here's what you should know about prenuptial contracts in Washington DC-

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital contract, is a legally-enforceable commitment between two future spouses contemplating marriage. The agreement determines how couples handle certain financial aspects like debts, assets, and alimony.

Prenuptial Agreements in Washington DC

Washington DC is one of the many states that apply the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act in handling prenup cases. Thus the act defines the formation and enforceability of prenuptial commitments among couples.

A prenup in Washington will address several factors, including the following:

- Ownership and control of the separate property
- Management and control of the marital property
- Elimination or modification of spousal support provisions
- The choice of law when interpreting the contract
- Establishing a will, trust, and real estate planning
- Death benefits from insurance policies
- Other lawful terms you wish to include

Besides the terms, you should broadly draft a prenuptial agreement in three main categories.

Separate Property

A prenup should list all your financial assets before joining the marriage. These help ensure full disclosure of financial information and define what solely belongs to you.

Marital Property

A DC prenup should address the property you acquire jointly and how you'll designate the assets in the agreement. Generally, all assets and property you receive mutually belong to marital property.

Division of Wealth

Your prenup should include a detailed clause on how you’ll share marital property during divorce or separation. There should be a well-defined mathematical model you’ll follow on property division.

In addition, your prenup may include a clause addressing spousal support. You could eliminate alimony to your spouse or cap a limit on how much you should provide when required.

Who Qualifies for a Prenup in Washington DC?

If you were contemplating marriage and focused on financial planning, a prenup is ideal. Whether you don't own any assets or have significant investments from a business enterprise, you can still benefit from prenups.

You could also sign a prenup if:

- You want to reserve an inheritance for your child
- You want to protect your separate assets from future obligations
- You’ve agreed with your spouse to receive or pay alimony after divorce
- You want to ensure an equitable distribution of your marital wealth

Is a Prenup Enforceable in Washington DC?

Yes. A premarital contract is enforceable if it meets the guidelines set out in the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act.

First, your agreement should be in writing and signed by both parties. Make sure to have legal representation from qualified attorneys who will help you review the document and file it at the superior court clerk’s office.

The signing of the contract should be voluntary, without undue influence or coercion from your partner. If a judge finds evidence of physical, emotional harm, or threat by either spouse, the contract may be void.

The law also requires you to disclose your assets and liabilities to your spouse before signing the agreement. Under full disclosure, your spouse will enter the agreement, being aware of what rights to give up in the agreement. It also helps your partner understand what obligations to fulfill in your contract.

Are you looking for a DC prenup form? Here’s a free printable template from our website.

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Create your Prenuptial Agreement

First Party

Second Party

Home Address

Where does First Party live?

Where does Second Party live?

Separate Assets

First Party's Assets

List the assets that First Party will own in the event of a break up:

Second Party's Assets

List the assets that Second Party will own in the event of a break up:

Shared Assets

List of Shared Assets

List any assets or real estate co-owned by First Party and Second Party:

Dividing Shared Assets

Separate Debt

First Party's Debts

List the debt that First Party will be responsible for in the event of a break up:

Second Party's Debts

List the debt that Second Party will be responsible for in the event of a break up:

Joint Debt

List of Shared Debt

List the debts shared by First Party and Second Party:

Dividing Shared Debt

Children

Children from the Parties' Relationship

List the dependent children you have together:

First Party's Children from a Past Relationship

List First Party's dependent children from past relationships:

Second Party's Children from a Past Relationship

List Second Party's dependent children from past relationships:

Spousal Support

Surviving Spouse's Inheritance

Describe the additional inheritance rights:

Additional Clauses

Signing Details

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