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Postnuptial Agreement

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Definition: A postnuptial agreement is a voluntary marriage contract between spouses that is created after their wedding. It is important that each of you have your own legal counsel before signing a postnuptial agreement.
Also Known As:

post marriage agreement
marriage agreement
mid-marriage agreement
postmarital

Alternate Spellings:

post-nuptial agreement
post nuptial agreement

Examples: For some couples a postnuptial agreement can stop conflict and promote harmony in their marriage.

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