postnuptial
Americanadjective
Pronunciation
See nuptial.
Other Word Forms
- postnuptially adverb
Etymology
Origin of postnuptial
Example Sentences
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The most practical solution: Community property with right of survivorship or, as a halfway point, a clearly drafted life-estate agreement, ideally memorialized in a postnuptial agreement to fend off any disgruntled stepchildren.
From MarketWatch
If you don’t have a prenup, a postnuptial agreement could be useful now.
From MarketWatch
Good to know: A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can outline which assets, accounts or debt should be treated as separate property.
From Salon
A spouse can agree to be disinherited in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, or they can “disclaim ,” or refuse, an inheritance so that it goes to other heirs.
From Seattle Times
They include Mr. Hassan’s failed attempt to persuade Ms. Huynh to sign a so-called postnuptial agreement and his admission that he started a website in her name to publicize embarrassing information from her past.
From New York Times
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