Prenuptial Agreements Before Marriage

In Australia, prenuptial agreements are generally handled as binding financial agreements.

The Short Version

If you are thinking about a prenup, you need independent legal advice from family lawyers. This is not something a marriage celebrant can prepare for you.

When Couples Usually Ask About It

This often comes up where one or both people have:

• substantial assets
• a business
• children from a previous relationship
• trusts or complex financial arrangements

Our Role

We can help with the marriage process itself, but not with financial agreement advice or drafting.

Adelaide Planning Tip

If you think a prenup may matter, organise the legal advice early. Do not leave it until just before the wedding.

For the marriage side of things, the next pages to read are:

• Requirements
• NOIM guide
• Pricing