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Originally Posted by Travis Munroe
Does anyone know if there is such thing as a much more simple prenup? Something that essentially wipes out any obligation of spousal support but everything else would remain in the courts hands if not agreed on privately? I have spoken with a number of people who feel this is the fairest option which includes couples on different income levels but have never heard of anything other than spending a good chunk of money on a full out prenup.
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I don't see how a lawyer would advise their lower income spouse/client to waive the right to claim spousal support in the future.
Avoid anything described as a "simple prenup" as it could be fairly easy to demolish it later. Do it right, and don't cheap out on this. Obtain independent legal advice (ILA) and make full disclosure to each other, and your agreement is far more likely to be binding. A proper pre-nup does not have to be super-expensive, and will help you to avoid further uncertainty and costs in the future.
An agreement done without ILA is close to worthless.