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A prenuptial agreement is an important contract that provides control over the distribution of your assets, if you should divorce. By law, all assets are otherwise divided equally, regardless of who owns what or how much each partner has contributed financially. If you wish to arrange a different division of your assets, you’ll need to establish a prenuptial agreement.
A prenuptial agreement is a written contract between married couples where you decide how to divide your assets in the event of a separation. You can create one either before getting married or at any point during the marriage. For the agreement to be valid, it must be in writing, signed by the both of you, and registered with the Swedish Tax Agency.
Why it’s important
Without a prenuptial agreement, all assets become marital property, meaning everything is shared equally in case of a divorce. This rule applies even if one partner has contributed more financially to the household. With a prenuptial agreement, however, you can specify that certain assets remain separate property. For instance:
- An inheritance that one of you has received or will receive, where you want to make sure that the inheritance doesn’t go to both of you in the event of a divorce.
- Investments you’ve made, where each of you wants to retain your individual investments.
- Business assets that you wish to keep separate from your shared finances.
To make sure your agreement is valid, it’s important to clearly specify which assets are to be considered separate property and which are to be shared. You can also combine this with other legal documents, such as gift deeds or promissory notes. This may be necessary to ensure that specific assets are divided in a certain way.
What we help with regarding prenuptial agreements
Legal consultation
We provide advice on how to draft a prenuptial agreement that best protects your assets, taking into account your unique financial situation.
Drafting an agreement
We’ll help you draft an agreement that’s legally sound, meets all formal requirements and is tailored to your needs.
Additional documents
If you need to complement your agreement with other documents, such as a gift deed or promissory note, we’ll help you draft these to make sure everything is legally secure.
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FAQ about prenuptial agreements
Do we need to have a prenuptial agreement?
No, it’s optional, but without one, all your assets will be divided equally in a divorce according to Swedish law.
Can we make changes in the agreement later?
Yes, you can amend or revoke your agreement at any time if both parties agree. Any changes must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency.
Do we need witnesses when drafting a prenuptial agreement?
No, witnesses aren’t required for a prenuptial agreement. However, you have to register the agreement with the Swedish Tax Agency for it to be valid.
