Title 46 — Domestic Relations.
8 chapters · 260 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 46-501 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Domestic partner” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(3). (2) “Domestic partnership” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-701(4). (3) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses …
D.C. Code § 46-502 Formalities
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A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. It is enforceable without consideration.
D.C. Code § 46-503 Content
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(a) Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to: (1) The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located; (2) The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, leas…
D.C. Code § 46-504 Effect of marriage or domestic partnership
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A premarital agreement becomes effective upon marriage or the registration of a domestic partnership under § 32-702.
D.C. Code § 46-505 Amendment; revocation
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After marriage or the registration of a domestic partnership under § 32-702, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration.
D.C. Code § 46-506 Enforcement
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(a) A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that: (1) That party did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or (2) The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and, before execution of the agreement, that party: (A…
D.C. Code § 46-507 Void marriage or domestic partnership
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If a marriage or domestic partnership is determined to be void, an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital agreement is enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result, unless the agreement expressly provides that it shall be enforceable in t…
D.C. Code § 46-508 Limitation of actions
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Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage or domestic partnership of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and …
D.C. Code § 46-509 Applicability
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This chapter applies to any premarital agreement executed on or after February 9, 1996.
D.C. Code § 46-510 Application and construction
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This chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.