Rhode Island Statutes

§ 15-17-2 — § 15-17-2. Formalities.

Rhode Island § 15-17-2

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 15Domestic Relations

Ch. 15-17Uniform Premarital Agreement Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-17-2 (2026).

Text

§ 15-17-2. Formalities.
(a) A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
         
(b) It is enforceable without consideration.
         

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Legislative History

P.L. 1987, ch. 449, § 1.

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