(a)  A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 15-17-2

  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • Premarital agreement: means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage. See Rhode Island General Laws 15-17-1

(b)  It is enforceable without consideration.

History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 449, § 1.