New York Prenuptial Agreements
A New York prenuptial agreement supersedes the default equitable-distribution framework under DRL §236(B) — but New York is unforgiving about execution formalities, and courts have voided otherwise-valid prenups over a defective acknowledgment alone.
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How New York divides property.
New York divides marital property by equitable distribution — fairly, but not necessarily 50/50. A prenuptial agreement lets you set your own terms instead of leaving it to a court.
WealthGuard builds your agreement around these rules — so it’s tailored to New York, not a generic national template.
What New York requires
Signed and acknowledged like a deed
Under DRL §236(B)(3), the agreement must be in writing, signed, and acknowledged before a notary in the form required to record a real-estate deed — a stricter standard than ordinary notarization.
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 New York 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 New York attorney to review and finalize.
New York 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.