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An antenuptial contract is a legal agreement entered into by a couple before marriage that regulates their matrimonial property regime.
It can determine how the couple’s property and financial interests are treated during the marriage and may have important consequences if the marriage ends.
Couples can generally choose to marry out of community of property, with or without the accrual system, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
Because the terms of an antenuptial contract can affect your financial position for years to come, it is important to understand the agreement before signing it.
Your marriage is personal. Your legal agreement should be too.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to matrimonial property arrangements.
When you work with PM Attorneys, you benefit from:
Our aim is to help you enter your marriage with clarity about your legal and financial position.
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We assist couples with:
Our attorneys help ensure that couples understand the legal consequences of the arrangement they choose.
An antenuptial contract must be entered into before the marriage. Couples should obtain legal advice well in advance to allow sufficient time for preparation and the required formalities.
Generally, where a couple does not enter into a valid antenuptial contract before marriage, the marriage may be in community of property, subject to the applicable legal rules.
The accrual system provides a mechanism for determining how the growth in the spouses’ estates is taken into account when the marriage ends. An arrangement without accrual generally does not include this system.
Changing a matrimonial property regime after marriage may be possible in certain circumstances, but specific legal requirements and procedures apply. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking action.
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