My husband signed a piece of paper stating in the event we divorce he will not fight me for the land we own. Will that hold up legally?
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My husband signed a piece of paper stating in the event we divorce he will not fight me for the land we own. Will that hold up legally?
My husband signed a piece of paper stating in
the event him and I divorce he will not fight
me for the land we own. Will that hold up
legally?
Asked on June 3, 2019 under Family Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It depends on whether the piece of paper--what is says, how it was signed, when and under what circumstances it was signed, etc.--meets the criteria to be a pre-nuptial agreement. You should bring it to a family or matrimonial law attorney to review, so as to understand its enforceability. With any sort of contract or agreement, the details matter as to enforceability, so we can't say whether this one will hold up--only that it might, and that it's worth your time to consult with a lawyer about it.
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