Navigating family law can be complex, and few documents carry as much weight in a marital dissolution as a prenuptial agreement. Often misunderstood and sometimes controversial, these agreements, formally known in Montana as premarital agreements, play a critical role in defining financial rights and responsibilities before marriage. For residents of Montana, understanding how these agreements are enforced is crucial, whether you’re considering one, have one, or are facing a divorce where one exists. Understanding Montana's Approach to Premarital Agreements Montana, like many states, has adopted a version of the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA), specifically the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act (UPMAA), found in Title 40, Chapter 2, Part 6 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). This framework provides the legal backbone for how premarital agreements are drafted, executed, and, most importantly, enforced in our state. At its core, a premarital ...