Updates
Here are summaries of important legal or procedural changes that affect the latest edition of this product.
If you want to check on the accuracy of any other information in the book, please follow the legal research
instructions in the book or in Nolo's research manual, Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law.
What's New in the 3rd Edition of Prenuptial Agreements
Overview of What's New
Minor changes have been made to several of the prenuptial agreement clauses.
The laws for every state have been checked and updated when necessary.
All chapters have been redesigned to make them easier to read and use.
Who Needs the New Edition?
You Don't Need the New Edition If:
you have a previous edition and are willing to do your own research to be sure the laws for your state are up to date.
You Need the New Edition If:
you want to make a prenuptial agreement using the latest laws for your state.
Chapters Most Affected
- Chapter 5: Assembling Your Draft Agreement: The Basics
- Chapter 6: Additional Provisions for Your Prenup
- Appendix C: Clauses for Building Your Prenup
Also, the CD-ROM has changed to reflect the latest state laws.
Forms That Have Changed
The clauses for building your own prenuptial agreement (Appendix C) have changed.
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Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Effective date:
Oct. 20, 2008
In October, 2008, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the state laws under which opposite-sex couples are allowed to marry while same-sex couples may only enter into civil unions constitutes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and is prohibited by the state's Constitution. The court held that same-sex couples must be granted the freedom to marry. The decision becomes effective on October 28, 2008, when the state will start issuing marriage licenses.
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