postnuptial agreement

noun

post·​nup·​tial agreement
ˌpōst-ˈnəp-shəl-, -chəl-
: an agreement that is made between spouses regarding the division of marital property and that is usually formulated in contemplation of separation or divorce

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“Postnuptial agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/postnuptial%20agreement. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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