If my fiancee and I sign a paper stating neither is responsible for previous debts before marriage-is that binding?

NO. A paper is not going to help you. However, if you have an attorney draft a valid prenuptial agreement which meets all of the legal requirements, then you can predetermine financial aspects of post-wedding day arrangements, including how property division and other matters will be handled should you end up in a divorce. However, you do need to be careful that the prenuptial agreement addresses all of the requirements that state law specifies. So, a simple cookie-cutter form that you grab off line or in a form kit is likely not to help you. Courts do scrutinize these documents closely, especially in the event that they are challenged by either party. This answer is provided for informational purposes only. Actual legal advice can only be provided in an office consultation by an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction, with experience in the area of law in which your concern lies.

NO. A paper is not going to help you. However, if you have an attorney draft a valid prenuptial agreement which meets all of the legal requirements, then you can predetermine financial aspects of post-wedding day arrangements, including how property division and other matters will be handled should you end up in a divorce. However, you do need to be careful that the prenuptial agreement addresses all of the requirements that state law specifies. So, a simple cookie-cutter form that you grab off line or in a form kit is likely not to help you. Courts do scrutinize these documents closely, especially in the event that they are challenged by either party. This answer is provided for informational purposes only. Actual legal advice can only be provided in an office consultation by an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction, with experience in the area of law in which your concern lies.