In Re Marriage of Noghrey

Opinion

FOLEY, J. *

Kambiz Noghrey appeals from a decision finding valid a premarital agreement. We reverse.

Background

Kambiz and Farima were married for seven and one-half months when Farima filed for divorce. Her petition alleged the existence of an antenuptial agreement setting forth the property rights of the parties. The issue of the existence and validity of the agreement was bifurcated from the dissolution proceeding and heard first.

Frances and Charles Kandel had known Farima for several years prior to her marriage. Farima lived with the Kandels for the two years preceding the wedding.

Mrs.…