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Marital Agreements Antenuptial Agreements

A great appreciation in the husband’s assets designated as “separate” under an antenuptial agreement was not unforeseeable, and thus did not render the parties’ antenuptial agreement void for an unforseen change in circumstances.
Reed v. Reed, No. 248895

Because the statute clearly states that an antenuptial agreement must be executed in the presence of two witnesses, an agreement that was witnessed by only one person is per se invalid, even if it is otherwise valid and fair.
Siewart v. Siewart, No. A04-702
(Minnesota Court of Appeals,

An antenuptial agreement’s provision wherein the wife waived all alimony and/or spousal support was void as against public policy.
Sanford v. Sanford, 2005 SD 34
(South Dakota Supreme Court, March 9, 2005)

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	There is an area of law that deals with the family. Family law is an area of law dealing with family relations including, but not limited to, divorce, adoption, paternity, custody and support.