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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 4Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 1§ 1600 Premarital Agreement Act

§ 1600 Premarital Agreement Act

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§ 1600 Premarital Agreement Act

This law says that couples can make special agreements before they get married about money and property.

Key Takeaways

  • •Couples can decide ahead of time how to split money and stuff if they divorce.
  • •The agreement must be written and signed before marriage.
  • •Both people must agree freely—no forcing or tricking.

Example

A couple plans to get married, but one person owns a house and wants to keep it only in their name.

They can write an agreement before marriage saying the house stays theirs alone, even if they divorce later.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1600 Premarital Agreement Act

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Uniform Premarital Agreement ActStats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10

Related Statutes

  • § 1601 Premarital Agreement Effective Date
  • § 17400 Child Support Agency Duties
  • § 17400.5 Child Support Modification For Disabled
  • § 17401 Child Support Enforcement Timeline
  • § 17401.5 Child Support Hearing Notices

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 1600.
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