Montana § 40-2-608 - Enforcement

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-2-608 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 40-2-608. Enforcement

Enforcement. (1) A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that: (a) that party did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or (b) the agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and, before execution of the agreement, that party: (i) was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party; (ii) did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided; and (iii) did not have or reasonably could not have had an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party. (2) If a provision of a premarital agreement modifies or eliminates spousal support and that modification or elimination causes one party to the agreement to be eligible for support under a program of public assistance at the time of separation or marital dissolution, a court, notwithstanding the terms of the agreement, may require the other party to provide support to the extent necessary to avoid that eligibility. (3) An issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement must be decided by the court as a matter of law.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-2-608

What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-2-608 cover?

Section 40-2-608 ("Enforcement") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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