Title XV, JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES (Ch. 595 - 686D)

This chapter shall be construed and applied to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to premarital agreements. 91 Acts, ch 77, §2

This chapter may be cited as the “Iowa Uniform Premarital Agreement Act” . 91 Acts, ch 77, §3

A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both prospective spouses. It is enforceable without consideration other than the marriage. Both parties to the agreement shall execute all documents necessary to enforce the agreement. 91 Acts, ch 77, §4

1. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to the following: a. 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. b. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, ab…

A premarital agreement becomes effective upon the marriage of the parties. 91 Acts, ch 77, §6

After marriage, a premarital agreement may be revoked only as follows: 1. By a written agreement signed by both spouses. The revocation is enforceable without consideration. 2. To revoke a premarital agreement without the consent of the other spouse, the person seeking revocation…

1. A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves any of the following: a. The person did not execute the agreement voluntarily. b. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed. c. Before the execution of the agreement t…

In any action under this chapter to revoke or enforce a premarital agreement the issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law. 91 Acts, ch 77, §9