With prenuptial agreements, you determine how your finances and assets are arranged during the marriage and in the event of a possible divorce. This can be recorded both before and during the marriage with a notary in Utrecht.
What do prenuptial agreements entail?
Prenuptial agreements are legal arrangements regarding:
- Who owns which assets during the marriage
- The division of income and debts
- Arrangements in the event of divorce or death of a partner
Why choose prenuptial agreements?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Business risk | Protect your partner from debts of your business |
| Preservation of own assets | Keep inheritances or gifts separate |
| Children from previous relationships | Financial security for children from a previous marriage |
| Difference in assets | Everyone retains what is theirs |
Different forms of prenuptial agreements
- Limited community of property: Only assets built up jointly are shared (standard since 2018)
- Complete separation of property: Everything remains separate, without any settlement
- Annual settlement clause: Settle income each year
- Final settlement clause: Settlement only at the end of the marriage
Step-by-step plan for prenuptial agreements
- Discuss your wishes with a notary in Utrecht
- The notary draws up an official deed
- Both partners sign the deed
- The deed is registered in the matrimonial property register
Costs in Utrecht
Drawing up prenuptial agreements costs on average between €450 and €900 in Utrecht, depending on the situation and the notary.
Frequently asked questions about prenuptial agreements
Can I still establish agreements during our marriage?
Yes, it is possible to draw up or amend prenuptial agreements during the marriage via a notary.
What happens if we do not draw up any agreements?
Without prenuptial agreements, you fall under the limited community of property. What you had before the marriage remains yours, and what you build up together is shared.
Do prenuptial agreements also apply after death?
Yes, these agreements also regulate the division of assets after the death of one of the partners.
Contact and assistance in Utrecht
For legal advice, you can go to the Juridisch Loket Utrecht at Catharijnesingel 55. For matters regarding prenuptial agreements, you can also request information from the District Court of Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.