In Re the Marriage of Matson

Judith Matson appeals a court ruling which upheld the validity of a prenuptial agreement. The trial court found the property distribution was "grossly disproportionate", but, in essence, found the agreement valid because Judith Matson "was advised of her opportunity to seek advice and counsel of her own choosing".

Prior to their marriage on March 21, 1970, Judith Calvin and James Matson discussed and ultimately signed a prenuptial agreement. Mr. Matson initiated preparation of the agreement because he had children by a previous marriage and intended to preserve his separate estate in its…