Full question:
Does Pennsylvania follow the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act? A modified version? A state version?
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Premarital Agreements
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) was drafted in 1983 by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and has been adopted by 26 states and the District of Columbia. However, Pennsylvania has not adopted the UPAA.
In Pennsylvania, premarital agreements are generally enforceable, as reinforced by a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court case. To ensure that these agreements are binding, both parties must fully disclose their financial situations. It is also advisable for each party to seek independent legal advice.
Since a prenuptial agreement may not remain fair over time, the parties can agree to modify the terms based on factors like the length of the marriage or changes in income. It's important to note that Pennsylvania law states that prenuptial agreements cannot dictate terms regarding child custody or, in some cases, child support.
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