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Philippine-law clarity first
The agreement is prepared around Philippine marriage-settlement rules, so the property regime is addressed before default rules become the fallback.
For foreign nationals marrying Filipino citizens
Prenuptial Agreements Handled Properly
A lawyer-led first step for couples who need a Philippine marriage settlement, clear property-regime terms, and enough time for review before the wedding.
Get Your Prenup Proposal
Reviewed through Valerio Law
Built for foreign-national and Filipino-citizen couples who can complete signing in the Philippines before marriage.
Property
Separation of property review
Many foreign-national clients ask about separation of property. The legal review confirms whether that structure fits the assets, debts, timing, and goals.
Signing
Signing path before the wedding
The intake screens for timing and in-Philippines signing, then the team can plan drafting, execution, notarization, and registration steps.
Before the wedding
Why the first step should happen early
Because a marriage settlement must be planned before the wedding, early review gives the couple time to confirm timing, signing, notarization, registration, and any cross-border issues before drafting begins.
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Doing nothing can still choose a property regime. For many marriages governed by the Family Code, Absolute Community of Property is the default if there is no valid settlement.
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Foreign assets, pensions, businesses, prior obligations, or second-marriage concerns usually need careful description instead of a generic template.
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The couple needs enough time for intake review, drafting, questions from both parties, signing, notarization, and any registration planning before marriage.
Legal review
Why work with a lawyer
A properly prepared marriage settlement is more than a template. It should define the property regime, satisfy Philippine formalities, and give both parties a clear agreement before marriage.
Structure
The agreement can be drafted around actual property, debt, timing, and cross-border facts instead of broad boilerplate.
Guidance
Legal guidance helps both parties understand the chosen regime before signing, notarization, and registration planning.
Timing
For major home-country assets, the review can flag when separate advice abroad may still be prudent.
A dedicated prenup page from a broader legal practice
Valerio and Associates Law Offices
A full-service Philippine law firm in Alabang, Muntinlupa
valeriolaw.ph
Legal review led by Atty. Gerard Benedict G. Valerio
Valerio and Associates Law Offices is a full-service Philippine law firm with work across corporate, commercial, civil, litigation, estate planning, and private-client matters. prenup.ph gives couples a focused place to begin when the immediate question is a marriage settlement before a Philippine wedding.
Practice breadth
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Civil Law
Estate Planning
Private-Client Matters
For prenup matters, the firm reviews written terms, timing, property-regime goals, signing, notarization, registration questions, and where foreign counsel may still be worth consulting.
Property regimes
Choose the right property regime
These property regimes are introduced here for orientation only. The right arrangement depends on the couple's assets, debts, citizenship, timing, and long-term plans.
Common review path
Complete separation of property
Often the starting point for foreign-national couples who want defined ownership and liability boundaries before marriage.
Shared property by default
Absolute community of property
Generally the default if no valid settlement is in place for marriages governed by the Family Code, subject to legal exclusions.
Mixed property structure
Conjugal partnership of gains
A more nuanced structure where some property remains separate while gains during marriage may be pooled and divided later.
Future spouses may also agree on another property arrangement, provided it is not contrary to law, morals, or public policy. If you are unsure which regime fits, choose the closest option in the form and the legal review can confirm the right fit.
Private first step
Get Your Prenup Proposal
Share the key facts first: wedding timing, signing plans, property-regime goals, and any assets or circumstances that may need review. The legal team reviews fit before sending next steps or a proposal.
What happens next
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The team reviews timing, signing plans, and whether the matter appears to fit the standard path.
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If details are missing or the matter is more complex, the team asks focused clarification questions first.
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If the matter is a fit, the team follows up with the next step for legal review, drafting, and proposal details.
Submitted details are reviewed privately by the legal team. Do not include passwords, full bank details, or unrelated sensitive documents in the first inquiry. Prefer email? Contact [email protected] from your own inbox.
Questions clients usually ask first
What is a prenuptial agreement in the Philippines?
A prenuptial agreement, officially called a marriage settlement, is a written agreement entered into by future spouses before marriage. It sets the property regime and helps clarify how property, savings, liabilities, and other financial matters should be owned, managed, or divided during the marriage.
Is prenup.ph a law firm or a document generator?
Prenup.ph connects qualified inquiries with a lawyer-led review through Valerio and Associates Law Offices. The intake is only the first step; the legal team still reviews timing, facts, and property-regime goals before advising on next steps.
What happens if we marry in the Philippines without a prenup?
If no valid marriage settlement is in place before the wedding, Philippine law generally defaults to Absolute Community of Property for marriages governed by the Family Code. That is why many foreign nationals ask about settling the property regime before the marriage is celebrated.
What property regimes can a Philippine prenup choose?
Future spouses commonly ask about complete separation of property, conjugal partnership of gains, or a custom arrangement that is not contrary to law, morals, or public policy. The right structure depends on the couple's assets, obligations, goals, and timing.
Which property regime is usually recommended for a foreign national marrying a Filipino citizen?
Complete separation of property is often the starting point when the goal is to keep assets and liabilities clearly separate. The legal review can confirm whether another regime better fits the couple's circumstances.
What makes a Philippine prenup valid and enforceable?
The agreement should be in writing and executed before the marriage. Registration may also matter for third-party effect, so the legal review should cover signing, notarization, and registration planning instead of only drafting the document.
Does a Philippine prenup guarantee recognition abroad?
No. The stronger promise is Philippine-law preparation and review. Recognition outside the Philippines depends on the foreign jurisdiction, the facts, and sometimes separate home-country advice.
Can a prenup be modified after marriage?
As a general rule, changes to a marriage settlement should be made before the wedding. Post-marriage changes are exceptional and may require court approval and legal safeguards, so couples should settle the terms before they marry.
Will this still help if most of my assets are outside the Philippines?
Often, yes. Many foreign courts may look to Philippine law when the marriage was celebrated in the Philippines. The core protection is having a prenup that is valid under Philippine law, though clients with major foreign assets may still be advised to consult home-country counsel.
Do both parties need to be in the Philippines to sign?
Yes. This service is for couples who can sign the documents in the Philippines before the wedding.
What if the wedding is soon?
A prenup must be executed before the celebration of the marriage. Standard lead time is one week. If timing is tighter, expedited handling may be possible subject to availability and additional cost.
What happens after we request a proposal?
The legal team reviews wedding timing, signing plans, asset profile, and property-regime goals. We then follow up on timing, scope, and any additional information needed. If both parties are ready to proceed, the engagement can move into legal review and drafting before signing.