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A prenup usually covers financial topics like property division, debt allocation, alimony (i.e., spousal support), and more. Prenups can also cover non-financial topics like pet ownership, confidentiality, infidelity, etc.

Pursuant to Alabama law, a prenuptial agreement must be in writing and signed by the spouse who is giving up certain rights as part of the agreement. These rights can pertain to alimony and spousal support, but Alabama prenuptial agreements cannot encompass child custody or child support.

For example, let's say John (breadwinner) and Jennie (stay-at-home mom) have a prenup with a lump sum clause of $30,000. This means that, upon the marriage coming to an end, John must pay Jennie $30,000. Keep in mind this is not alimony; it's separate from that. You can have a lump sum clause and alimony.

Prenuptial Agreements are two-sided contracts signed before a couple is married. It outlines each spouse's assets and debts, and expected future assets and debts, and how they will be managed if the partners choose to part ways, voluntarily or by death.

For it to be valid, both parties must disclose all of their existing financial and property information, outlining all assets, including real estate, stocks, and retirement accounts, as well as all debts, including student loans, car loans, and credit cards.

In Alabama, all prenuptial agreements must be in writing and signed by the spouse who is giving up rights as part of the agreement, such as the right to alimony. The best practice, however, is for both spouses to sign the agreement. Both spouses must disclose their assets and debts to each other.