When is the best time to sign a prenuptial agreement?
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Generally, a prenuptial agreement may be signed anytime before the marriage ceremony. The time needed to draft and sign a prenuptial agreement depends on the complexity of the couples' finances and the amount of negotiation necessary for agreement. In interpreting agreements, the fairness and voluntariness of the agreement may be affected by the nearness of the date of signing to the date of the marriage. The parties should have time to consult independent legal advice and reflect upon their actions to avoid the appearance of duress due to a threat of cancelling an already scheduled cermony.
Different states have different laws regarding how prenuptial agreements are construed, so if a couple signs a prenuptial agreement in one state and moves to another state, the agreement might not be interpreted the same. Any time you change jurisdictions, you must verify that your legal documents are valid in the new state where you live.
