Massachusetts Prenuptial Agreements
Massachusetts has not adopted a uniform act; prenuptial agreements are governed by DeMatteo v. DeMatteo. An agreement must be fair and reasonable at signing (the “first look”) and conscionable at enforcement (the “second look”).
Flat fee from $1,500 · a fraction of a $15,000–$100,000+ divorce
How Massachusetts divides property.
Massachusetts is an equitable-distribution, “all property” state — a court can divide all property at divorce. A prenup lets you set the terms instead.
WealthGuard builds your agreement around these rules — so it’s tailored to Massachusetts, not a generic national template.
What Massachusetts requires
Fair and reasonable at execution (first look)
Each party must make sufficient disclosure and be aware of their rights regarding alimony and property division; terms must not vitiate the status of marriage.
Conscionable at enforcement (second look)
A court may decline to enforce a term if changed circumstances would leave the contesting spouse without sufficient property, maintenance, or appropriate employment.
In writing and signed
The agreement must be a written contract signed by both parties before the marriage.
Full and fair financial disclosure
Each party should fully disclose assets, debts, and income. Inadequate disclosure is a leading reason agreements are later thrown out.
Voluntary, without duress
Both parties must sign freely — not under pressure, and with enough time to review. Last-minute, eve-of-wedding signings invite challenges.
Your state’s rules, applied automatically.
State-aware interview
The guided interview captures the facts Massachusetts cares about — including disclosure and execution requirements.
Enforceability review
A 15-point review checks the agreement against the factors that get prenups thrown out before anything is generated.
Attorney-ready package
You receive the agreement, schedules, disclosures, and a memo — ready for a licensed Massachusetts attorney to review and finalize.
Massachusetts legal sources
This page is general information, not legal advice, and law changes over time. WealthGuard is not a law firm; your agreement is reviewed by an independent licensed attorney before you sign.