Arizona § 25-203 - Scope of agreement
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-203 — Scope of agreement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-203. Scope of agreement
A. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:
1. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located.
2. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign or create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of or otherwise manage and control property.
3. The disposition of property on separation, marital dissolution, death or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event.
4. The modification or elimination of spousal support.
5. The making of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement.
6. The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy.
7. The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement.
8. Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.
B. The right of a child to support may not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 25-203
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 25-203 cover?
Section 25-203 ("Scope of agreement") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 25-203?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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