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The prenuptial agreement must be generally fair to both parties and not be unreasonable or oppressive; in the law, this is referred to as 'unconscionable. ' What qualifies as unreasonable or unconscionable varies by case, but the prenup can be overturned if the judge decides the agreement is too one-sided to be fair.

Although all states allow you to revoke a prenuptial agreement, some do not allow you to modify the agreement after marriage, and a postnuptial agreement will have limited or no effect. Some states don't officially recognize the legal validity of postnuptial agreements.

A prenuptial agreement in California can always be changed, as long as both spouses sign off on the modification. If something changes, such as your marital property or number of children, and you wish to update your prenup with the most recent information, you and your spouse must both agree to make the change.

Most states will allow you to amend (i.e., change) your prenup after you're married. This will usually entail following the same requirements that you did for the original prenup. That typically means no unconscionable terms, signatures from both parties, notarization, and witnesses (if your state requires them).

Filing a Lawsuit (Plaintiffs) When filing a lawsuit, you need to complete the packet ?How to File a Complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division ? Civil Part?. The packet includes instructions for filing and the complaint form. The complaint needs to name the party or parties you are filing against.

You may represent yourself if your claim is for less than $5,000 or if it is between $5,000 and $20,000.