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The document must be in writing and notarized. The document must be signed voluntarily and intentionally by both parties. Both parties must make a full and fair disclosure of all their assets, debts, property, and income. The agreement cannot be unconscionable or one-sided.

A postnuptial agreement must include the following elements: It must be voluntarily agreed to by both parties. It must be in writing. It requires full disclosure of assets and debts. It must not be one-sided in nature. It must be signed by both parties.

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.

A postnuptial agreement cannot provide enforceable terms for child support or custody. However, it can include provisions for alimony since that is considered separately from a spouse's duties as a parent. (We have seen agreements that have a provision for child support, but it is not enforceable.

In some states, postnuptial agreements may not be upheld if both parties were not given the opportunity to review and discuss the terms of the agreement with their own, separate attorneys. Whether a postnuptial agreement will be enforced or not depends, to a large extent, on what state you live in.

Before proceeding with a postnup, it's also worth keeping in mind that these agreements are easier to enforce in some states than in others. Most courts tend to uphold the agreements as long as they're written, signed without coercion, and involve a full disclosure of financial information on both sides.