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In re the Marriage of Bernard

Washington Supreme Court

Decided April 9, 2009No. 80348-0PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.

¶1 — Gloria Bernard filed for dissolution from Thomas Bernard.1 We are asked to determine the enforceability of their prenuptial agreement. We hold the agreement is not enforceable because it is substantively and procedurally unfair. We affirm Gloria’s award of attorney fees and costs.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 In 1995 Thomas hired Gloria to be the operations manager for Bernard Development Company. In late 1998, after the death of Thomas’s first spouse, Thomas and Gloria began dating. Thomas asked Gloria to marry him but informed her he would require a prenuptial agreement because of the…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District v. DickieWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  2. Friedlander v. FriedlanderWashington Supreme Court · 1972
  3. In Re the Marriage of HadleyWashington Supreme Court · 1977
  4. In Re the Marriage of HallWashington Supreme Court · 1984
  5. Hamlin v. MerlinoWashington Supreme Court · 1954

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District v. Huber, Hunt & Nichols-Kiewit Construction Co.Washington Supreme Court · 2013
  2. Kellar v. Estate of KellarCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2012
  3. Finch v. WiederCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2012
  4. Neuson v. Macy's Department Stores, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2011
  5. Slack v. SlackSuperior Court of The Virgin Islands · 2015

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