Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers

“PKWA Law offers friendly services and affordable fees in addition to legal excellence.” – The Straits Times

PKWA Law is an established, award-winning family law firm known for providing top-quality prenuptial services with clear, tailored guidance. For over 30 years, our experienced team has helped couples protect their interests and plan for the future with professionalism and expertise. Recognised by The Straits Times, Benchmark Litigation, Asian Legal Business, and Doyles Guide as a leading family law firm, PKWA Law is here to support you with care and commitment as you make this important decision.

Fixed Fees

One of the key advantages of working with PKWA Law is our affordable and fixed fees. This allows you to budget for the cost of the agreement with confidence, without worrying about unexpected expenses. 

Trusted Expertise

Our family lawyers are consistently recognized as leading practitioners by The Straits Times, Benchmark Litigation, Asian Legal Business, Singapore Business Review, and Doyle’s Guide. With over 100 employees and 30 years of history, PKWA Law is a safe and trusted choice. 

Should You Enter Into a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage. It outlines the financial arrangements and responsibilities of each spouse in the event of a divorce or the death of one spouse.

Entering into a prenuptial agreement offers numerous benefits for both parties.  Some key advantages of having a prenuptial agreement include:

• Providing certainty: Clearly outlining financial arrangements and understandings between you and your fiancé can prevent uncertainty in the event of a marriage breakdown.
• Protecting premarital assets: A prenuptial agreement allows you to safeguard assets that you owned before the marriage.
• Shielding from debts: It can protect your spouse’s assets from being used to satisfy personal or business debts incurred outside the marriage.
• Protecting family inheritance:  A prenuptial agreement can ensure that family inheritance remains outside the marital estate.
• Securing a Family Business: Maintaining control of a family business is another important reason why some people want to have a prenuptial agreement. If you have a significant family business, it is prudent to consider having a prenuptial agreement to avoid complications should the marriage end.

Common Terms in a Prenuptial Agreement

Commonly addressed matters in a prenuptial agreement include:

• Division of Property: How the couple’s property will be divided in the event of a divorce.
• Maintenance Payments: The maintenance to be paid for the wife and children in the event of a divorce.
• Debt Responsibilities: How the couple’s debts will be paid.
• Child Arrangements: Custody and care arrangements for the couple’s children.
• Distribution of Assets: How a spouse’s own property and assets will be distributed if that spouse dies during the marriage.
• Inheritances and Gifts: Handling of inheritances or gifts, whether received or anticipated.

Is a Prenuptial Agreement Binding?

The court is obliged to examine the prenuptial agreement to ensure that it does not infringe on the provisions of the Women’s Charter.  When deciding on a divorce settlement or arrangement, the Court will evaluate the prenuptial agreement to determine the weight it should carry in reaching a just and equitable decision.  So while a prenuptial agreement can be highly persuasive, it is not automatically binding.  Nevertheless, it is still better to have a prenuptial agreement than not to have one. 

Prenuptial agreements can be set aside under certain conditions, such as:

• Failure to disclose all assets
• Evidence of fraud, duress, or unfairness
• Lack of legal representation at the time of signing the agreement

Hence, it is crucial to have your prenuptial agreement drafted by a good family lawyer to ensure it meets all the legal requirements of a valid prenuptial agreement.

Contact Us Today

If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, we encourage you to reach out to us to discuss your options. Our team is ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have.