With prenuptial agreements, you determine how your assets are regulated during and after your marriage. This can be recorded before or during the marriage with a notary in Westland.
What Do Prenuptial Agreements Mean?
Prenuptial agreements include agreements on:
- Who is the owner of certain assets during the marriage
- The way in which income and debts are treated
- The division in the event of a possible divorce or death
Why Choose Prenuptial Agreements?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Business risk | Protect your partner from debts of your business |
| Preservation of assets | Keep inheritances or gifts separate |
| Children from previous marriage | Financial security for children from a previous relationship |
| Difference in assets | Each retains their own assets |
Different Regimes
- Limited community: Only jointly accumulated assets are shared (standard since 2018)
- Total separation: Everything remains separate, without any settlement
- Annual settlement: Settle income each year
- Final settlement: Settle assets at the end of the marriage
Step-by-Step Plan
- Consult with a notary about your wishes
- The notary draws up the agreement
- Both parties sign
- Registration in the matrimonial property register
Costs in Westland
Drawing up prenuptial agreements costs approximately €450-850 with a notary in Westland, depending on the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I draw up prenuptial agreements later?
Yes, it is possible to draw up or amend conditions during the marriage via a notary.
What if we do not record any conditions?
In that case, the limited community of property applies (since 2018). Assets owned before the marriage remain personal, jointly accumulated assets are shared.
Do prenuptial agreements also apply after death?
Yes, these agreements also regulate the division of assets upon the death of one of the partners.