Family Law · European Union
Agree on Your Prenuptial Agreement Before It’s Ever Tested
A prenuptial agreement sets out, in advance, how assets and debts will be treated if the marriage ends. We match you, free of charge, with a vetted family lawyer who drafts and reviews prenuptial agreements across Europe, so the document you sign is clear, balanced and far more likely to hold up when it matters.
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Who this is for
A prenup is not a prediction of divorce — it is a plan for certainty
A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into before marriage that records how the couple intends to deal with their assets and debts if the relationship ends, and sometimes during the marriage itself. Far from being a sign of distrust, it is a practical tool for anyone bringing a business, an inheritance, property or children from a previous relationship into a new marriage, or simply wanting clarity over how a future separation would be handled. The legal weight of prenuptial agreements varies significantly across Europe: in some countries they are widely enforced, in others they bind only if drawn up correctly and with proper disclosure, and in a few they remain limited. For couples with cross-border lives — different nationalities, assets abroad, or plans to relocate — the question of which country’s rules will govern the agreement is often the single most important issue, and the one most couples overlook.
Why agreements get challenged
A prenup only protects you if it was drawn up correctly.
Most people never check.
Undisclosed assets, missing formalities or the wrong governing law can render an agreement unenforceable exactly when you need it.
Unenforceable agreements
A prenup that fails local formalities — such as notarisation, independent advice or full financial disclosure — can be set aside by a court years later, leaving the very assets you meant to protect exposed.
The wrong governing law
Couples who marry in one country but live or hold assets in another can find their agreement interpreted under rules neither of them expected, changing what it actually means.
One-sided terms
An agreement that heavily favours one spouse, or was signed under pressure shortly before the wedding, is far more likely to be challenged — fairness and process matter as much as the words.
What you get
A prenuptial agreement lawyer who makes it enforceable
We only match you with family lawyers who draft and review prenuptial agreements regularly in your country.
Tailored drafting
Your lawyer drafts an agreement around your actual assets, business and family situation, rather than a generic template that may not fit your country’s rules.
Full disclosure process
Both partners’ assets and debts are properly recorded in full, which is often a precondition for the agreement to be recognised and enforced later by the courts.
Enforceability review
Your lawyer checks that the agreement meets the formal and fairness requirements of the relevant jurisdiction, so it is more likely to stand up in court.
Cross-border planning
Where more than one country is involved, your lawyer addresses which law should govern the agreement and how to minimise the risk of competing claims.
Coverage
Prenuptial agreement lawyers across Europe
The enforceability of a prenup depends heavily on national law, so the right lawyer is one who practices in the country whose rules will apply to your marriage. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Prenuptial agreements — common questions
Are prenuptial agreements legally binding in Europe?
It varies by country. Some jurisdictions enforce them broadly, while others require specific formalities such as notarisation, independent legal advice or full financial disclosure, and a few give courts wide discretion. Your lawyer will confirm the position in the country that applies to you.
What can a prenuptial agreement cover?
Typically it can address the ownership and division of assets and debts, treatment of a business, and sometimes future maintenance. It generally cannot decide child custody or support in a way that binds a court, since the child’s welfare remains paramount.
When should we sign a prenuptial agreement?
Ideally well before the wedding, so neither party can later claim it was signed under pressure. Leaving it to the final days before the ceremony can weaken its enforceability in some countries.
Do we both need our own lawyer?
In many jurisdictions each party having independent legal advice strengthens the agreement and reduces the risk of it being set aside. Even where not strictly required, it is strongly advisable to protect both partners.
What happens if we have assets in different countries?
Cross-border agreements raise the question of which country’s law applies and whether the agreement will be recognised abroad. Specialist advice is essential to avoid a document that is enforceable in one country but not another.
Can we change a prenuptial agreement after marriage?
Yes, in most countries couples can amend or replace a prenuptial agreement after the wedding, typically through a postnuptial agreement drawn up with the same care and formalities as the original.
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