Washington Prenuptial Agreements
Washington has not adopted a uniform act; prenuptial agreements are tested under In re Marriage of Matson — an agreement is valid if substantively fair, or, if not, if it is procedurally fair (full disclosure plus entry on independent counsel with full knowledge of rights).
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How Washington divides property.
Washington is a community-property state (RCW 26.16.030). A prenup characterizes property and earnings instead of leaving them to the community presumption.
WealthGuard builds your agreement around these rules — so it’s tailored to Washington, not a generic national template.
What Washington requires
Substantive or procedural fairness (Matson)
A fair and reasonable agreement is enforceable; otherwise it must be procedurally fair — full disclosure of the amount, character, and value of property, entered freely on independent advice of counsel.
Full disclosure and independent counsel
Independent counsel is not strictly required but is a critical factor; full disclosure of all property is essential under Matson.
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 Washington 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 Washington attorney to review and finalize.
Washington 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.