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California law recognizes the validity of both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; and, if you have one, it will most likely play a role in your divorce. However, there are several factors to consider, and there are issues that can render certain clauses ? or potentially even the entire agreement ? unenforceable.

Postnuptial agreements are invalid if it is determined that one of the parties exercised fraud, duress, or undue influence over the other. Fraud generally exists when one party deceived or concealed an important fact that would impact whether or not the other party executed the agreement.

Postnuptial agreements must be in writing. Voluntary ? Both parties to a postnuptial agreement must have signed the agreement voluntarily and intentionally. Any indication that one spouse coerced or threatened the other into signing will make a postnuptial agreement null and void.

When writing a postnuptial agreement, you must provide the following information about both parties: The first party's name. The second party's name. Marriage date. The city and state where you were married. Your joint address. Information about existing children. ... Acknowledgment of full financial disclosure.

A postnuptial agreement cannot provide enforceable terms for child support or custody.

A postnuptial agreement is a contract created by spouses after entering into a marriage that outlines the ownership of financial assets in the event of a divorce. The contract can also set out the responsibilities surrounding any children or other obligations for the duration of the marriage.