In re Yannalfo

The respondent, Gary Yannalfo, appeals from a decision of the Family Division {Maher, J.) alleging that the court erred as a matter of law when it voided an antenuptial agreement entered into by the parties. For the reasons that follow, we agree and reverse.

The following facts are supported by the record. The parties were married in July 1987. Approximately one month before the wedding, they purchased a home for $183,150. The respondent provided $70,000 as the down payment and the petitioner contributed $5,000 toward closing costs. A day or so before the wedding, the respondent presented the…