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MO HB1407

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act by adding sections 452.615 through 452.660 to Missouri law
  • Requires premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties, enforceable without consideration
  • Permits prospective spouses to contract regarding property rights, spousal support, life insurance disposition, wills/trusts, and other matters not violating public policy or criminal law
  • Premarital agreements become effective upon marriage and may be amended or revoked only by written agreement signed by both parties
  • Agreement is unenforceable if party did not execute voluntarily or if it was unconscionable at execution and the party lacked fair disclosure of the other party's finances or adequate knowledge thereof; child support rights cannot be adversely affected

Legislative Description

Establishes the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act which establishes requirements for premarital agreements

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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