Rhode Island uses equitable distribution to divide marital property at divorce. Courts consider each spouse’s income, contributions to the marriage, length of the marriage, and other factors — but “equitable” doesn’t mean equal. The process is governed by R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-17-1 et seq., which gives courts a structured framework for evaluating the agreement. A prenup lets you define your own division rules in advance, removing uncertainty about how a court might split your assets.
Your Clause prenup explicitly defines which property is separate and which is marital, overriding Rhode Island's default equitable distribution rules with terms you both agree on.
Attorney-drafted prenups typically cost $5,000 to $20,000 combined. Here's how Clause compares:
Yes. Rhode Island has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-17-1 et seq.), which sets clear standards for enforcement. Courts uphold prenups that are in writing, signed by both parties with full financial disclosure, and free from fraud, duress, or unconscionable terms.
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