What to cover in your prenup--Part 2

Some additional items that you may cover in your prenuptial agreement.

6. Clearly state what will happen to each specific type of property, either community or separate. For example, real estate, antiques, jewelry, stock options, and accident settlements.

7. Determine the status of any gifts or bequests you receive, either before or after marriage. These should be separate property, but questions may arise when a gift is given to a couple after marriage. A good example is a gift by one spouse's parents of a down payment on a house. Is that a gift to the couple or just to their child.

8. Although any provision for child support won't be binding later, you can provide for spousal support (alimony) in your prenup. Understand what is reasonable for both the payor and the receiving spouse.

9. Set forth the beneficiary of all retirement plans (e.g. 401(k)s, pensions, IRAs) in the event of your death. Also, clarify how the plans will be divided upon divorce.