California Prenuptial Agreement PDF
California at a glance: Mandatory 7-Day Waiting Rule: 7 days minimum between presentation and signing (Fam. Code § 1615) · Alimony Waiver Rule: Requires independent legal counsel for both spouses (Fam. Code § 1612) · Governing Law: California Family Code § 1600
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Prenuptial Agreements in California
California prenuptial agreements are governed by the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA - Cal. Fam. Code § 1600, et seq.).
California enforces a mandatory "7-day rule" (the agreement must be presented to a party at least 7 days before it is signed). Additionally, any waiver or limitation of spousal support (alimony) is strictly unenforceable unless the party waiving it was represented by independent legal counsel at the time of signing (Cal. Fam. Code § 1612).
California Prenuptial Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | California Rule |
|---|---|
| Mandatory 7-Day Waiting Rule | 7 days minimum between presentation and signing (Fam. Code § 1615) |
| Alimony Waiver Rule | Requires independent legal counsel for both spouses (Fam. Code § 1612) |
| Governing Law | California Family Code § 1600 |
California Legal Requirements
- The final agreement must be provided to both parties at least 7 calendar days before execution.
- Independent legal counsel is required for either spouse waiving or limiting spousal support.
California Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's California legal resources or your state legislature's official website.