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Barbara (W) and David (H) became engaged while attending medical school. They were married in 1967, W was an heiress to $17,000,000 held in trust. W's income from the trust was $540,000 per year. H had not assets of any significant value. A few hours before the wedding, an antenuptial agreement was executed discharging all rights of H to any and all rights of a married person upon termination of their relationship. Attached to the agreement was a schedule accurately showing W's wealth. H read the agreement and signed it. Two children were born, and they lived the good life financed by W's wealth. Both parties upon divorce were practicing doctors, and both earn respectable salaries.

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