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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-36g

Enforcement of premarital agreement

Known as the Connecticut Premarital Agreement Act

The act spans §§ 46–46 (52 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case In re Marriage of Turano Solano (2019)

Most recently applied in In re Marriage of Turano Solano (June 2019)

(P.A. 95-170, S. 6, 11.) History: P.A. 95-170 effective October 1, 1995, and applicable to premarital agreements executed on or after that date.

(a) A premarital agreement or amendment shall not be enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that:

(1) Such party did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or

(2) The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed or when enforcement is sought; or

(3) Before execution of the agreement, such party was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the amount, character and value of property, financial obligations and income of the other party; or

(4) Such party was not afforded a reasonable opportunity to consult with independent counsel.

(b) If a provision of a premarital agreement modifies or eliminates spousal support and such modification or elimination causes one party to the agreement to be eligible for support under a program of public assistance at the time of separation or marital dissolution, a court, notwithstanding the terms of the agreement, may require the other party to provide support to the extent necessary to avoid such eligibility.

(c) An issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law.

Official source: Connecticut General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Connecticut statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.