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Prenuptial Agreement

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Definition: A prenuptial marriage agreement is a signed and notarized contract that spells out how a couple will handle the financial aspects of their marriage.

Although not very romantic, having this honest financial discussion prior to a wedding ceremony can be a very positive experience.

Also Known As: prenup
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