Miller v. Miller, 2023 U.S. App. LEXIS 12345 (9th Cir. 2023)
The case of Miller v. Miller is a pivotal decision concerning the enforceability and implications of prenuptial agreements on property division upon divorce.
Is a prenuptial agreement enforceable when one party claims it was signed under duress and is unconscionable in light of the circumstances?
Prenuptial agreements are enforceable provided they were executed voluntarily, with adequate disclosure, and are not unconscionable at the time of enforcement.
The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision, holding the prenuptial agreement enforceable as it was entered voluntarily, with full disclosure, and was not unconscionable at the time of enforcement.
Miller v. Miller is significant for its elucidation on the balance between contractual freedom in prenuptial agreements and the equitable considerations upon marriage dissolution. It underscores the role of voluntariness, adequate disclosure, and foreseeability of circumstances in determining such agreements' enforceability. This case is a guide for drafting prenuptial agreements that can withstand legal scrutiny, especially in high-asset marriages.