Hawaii Revised Statutes 572d. Uniform Premarital Agreement Act
- 572d-1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and...
- 572d-2 Formalities.
A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. It is enforceable without consideration. [L 1987, c 321, pt of §1]...
- 572d-3 Content.
(a) Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to: (1) The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of...
- 572d-4 Effect of Marriage.
A premarital agreement becomes effective upon marriage of the parties to each other. [L 1987, c 321, pt of §1]
- 572d-5 Amendment; Revocation.
After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the...
- 572d-6 Enforcement.
(a) A premarital agreement is enforceable and shall be binding in any action unless the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that: (1)...
- 572d-7 Enforcement; Void Marriage.
If a marriage is determined to be void, an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital agreement is enforceable only to the extent...
- 572d-8 Limitation of Actions.
Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the...
- 572d-9 Application and Construction.
This chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this...
- 572d-10 Prior Agreements.
All written agreements entered into prior to July 1, 1987, between prospective spouses for the purpose of affecting any of the provisions of this...
- 572d-11 Short Title.
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act. [L 1987, c 321, pt of §1]
Last modified: October 27, 2016