§ 1610 Premarital Agreement Definitions

Family Code·California

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This law explains what a premarital agreement is and what counts as property in these agreements.

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•A premarital agreement is a deal two people make before they get married.
•The agreement can cover things like houses, money, and even future earnings.
•The agreement only starts working once they are actually married.

Example

A couple plans to get married and wants to decide ahead of time how their money and house will be split if they ever divorce.

This law says they can make a premarital agreement to decide these things before getting married. The agreement can include things like their house, savings, or even future money they might earn.

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§ 1610 Premarital Agreement Definitions

As used in this chapter: (a) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage. (b) “Property” means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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premarital agreement property

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 1610.

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