A prenuptial agreement is a written contract signed in contemplation of marriage. It can provide a clear financial plan for the marriage and for events such as divorce or death. A useful agreement is tailored to the couple’s actual assets, debts and expectations; it is not simply a generic form.
What a Connecticut Prenuptial Agreement May Address
Connecticut’s Premarital Agreement Act, Sections 46b-36a through 46b-36g, permits agreements concerning property rights, management and disposition of property, spousal support, estate-planning arrangements, life-insurance benefits, retirement interests, choice of law and other lawful subjects.
A child’s right to support cannot be adversely affected by a premarital agreement. Parenting and custody provisions remain subject to judicial review and the child’s interests.
Start With Full Financial Disclosure
Each person should receive fair and reasonable disclosure of the other’s property, financial obligations and income. Useful records can include tax returns, account statements, real-estate information, business records, loan balances and expected compensation. The agreement should accurately describe what is being protected or shared.
Independent Counsel and Voluntary Signing
Enforceability can be challenged based on voluntariness, unconscionability, inadequate financial disclosure or lack of a reasonable opportunity to consult independent counsel. Both parties should have sufficient time to review and negotiate. Signing under last-minute wedding pressure creates unnecessary risk.
After Marriage
A premarital agreement becomes effective upon marriage. It may be amended or revoked only through a written agreement signed by both parties. Related estate plans, beneficiary designations and business documents should be coordinated with the agreement rather than assumed to change automatically.
For a planning checklist, see premarital asset planning. For the divorce framework, see Connecticut property division.
Contact M.C. Law Group
Call (203) 373-9080 or use the form on this page. Submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after a conflicts check and a written engagement agreement.
Reviewed September 2026. Laws and court procedures can change. This page provides general information and is not legal advice.
