Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

Contarct between a husband and wife

One of the requirements to support a valid contract is something called "consideration." Consideration is something of value given in return for a promise. Prior to the marriage the consideration is the the marriage itself. Since neither party can be compelled to marry the other, a contract is said to be supported by consideration. Within limitations, such a contract may be enforcible in Indiana. However, it has been held on numerous occasions by the appellate court in Indiana that a contract made during a marriage by the parties is not enforcible as it is not supported by consideration. Sorry but its too late to enter into such an agreement.