A Vermont Prenuptial Agreement refers to a legally binding instrument two people may use to clarify mutually beneficial rights and duties that will come into force during their marriage and potential separation.
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It is strongly recommended to negotiate the details of this contract while you are preparing to get married - you get to define your expectations regarding the division of property and parenting, protect yourself from the liabilities of the partner in the event of divorce, and ensure you will not have to part with the assets the other spouse did not contribute to.
You can find a Vermont Prenuptial Agreement template via the link below.
The majority of clauses you draft will cover financial aspects of your relationship - you must disclose your assets, decide how your kids will be financially supported, and explain what possessions will be considered personal property of each spouse. Certain provisions can be valid for both of you during the marriage and after it is dissolved - for instance, you may state one of the spouses is entitled to receive alimony indefinitely.
Specify what grounds for divorce will nullify the arrangements you have put in writing - most people agree the premarital agreement is terminated if one of the spouses committed adultery. To verify your intentions to be bound to the terms of this document, you need to sign the papers in the presence of a notary public.
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