POST NUPTIAL (law) and Melvin (as used in expressions) (sh)

POST NUPTIAL (law)

POST NUPTIAL. Something which takes place after Marriage; as a post nuptial settlement, which is a conveyance made generally by the husband for the settlement, which is a conveyance made generally by the husband for the benefit of the wife. benefit of the wife. 2. A post nuptial settlement is either with or without consideration. 2. A post nuptial settlement is either with or without consideration. The former is valid even against creditors, when in Other respects it in The former is valid even against creditors, when in Other respects it in untainted with fraud. 4 Mason, 443; 2 Bailey 477. The latter, or when made untainted with fraud. 4 Mason, 443; 2 Bailey 477. The latter, or when made without consideration, if bona fide, and the husband be not involved at the without consideration, if bona fide, and the husband be not involved at the time, and it be not disproportionate to his means, taking his debts and time, and it be not disproportionate to his means, taking his debts and situation into consideration, is valid. 4 Mason, 443.7 See 4 Dall. 304; situation into consideration, is valid. 4 Mason, 443.7 See 4 Dall. 304; Settlement; Voluntary conveyance. Settlement; Voluntary conveyance.