This section is from the book "A Commentary On The Law Of Contracts", by Francis Wharton. Also available from Amazon: A Commentary On The Law Of Contracts.
Agreements modifying marriage are void, and so are agreements for divorce, sec 394.
Agreements providing for separation void, sec 395. Contracts in restraint of marriage void, sec 396. Partial limitations may be valid, sec 397. Marriage brokerage contracts void, sec 398. Marriage settlement in fraud of marital rights will be set aside, sec 399. Father cannot divest himself of custody of children, sec 400.
 
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