Protection
Prepared before marriage
A prenup has to be prepared before the wedding, while there is still time to settle the property regime properly.
For foreign nationals marrying Filipino citizens
Prenuptial agreements, handled properly.
A clear, lawyer-guided first step for foreign nationals marrying Filipino citizens who want a prenuptial agreement prepared under Philippine law before signing in the Philippines.
Get Your Prenup Proposal
Office in Alabang, Muntinlupa
Backed by Valerio and Associates Law Offices, a full-service Philippine law firm in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
Property
Separation of property review
Our legal team can review whether separation of property or another regime fits the couple's assets and goals.
Signing
Signing and notarization in the Philippines
For couples who can complete signing and notarization in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, before the wedding.
Before the wedding
Why couples inquire early
Couples inquire early because a prenuptial agreement has to be addressed before the marriage is celebrated in the Philippines.
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Without a valid prenup before marriage, Philippine default property rules may apply.
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They want clarity on how property, savings, business interests, retirement assets, or cross-border holdings may be treated later.
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They want enough time to prepare, review, sign, and notarize the agreement properly before marriage.
Legal review
Why work with a lawyer
A properly prepared prenup gives both parties a clear, enforceable agreement that reflects what they actually need before marriage.
Structure
A specialist lawyer can prepare the agreement for the couple's actual requirements, timing, and cross-border circumstances.
Guidance
Legal guidance helps the couple understand what should be covered before the agreement moves into drafting, signing, and notarization.
Timing
Where major foreign assets are involved, the process can also flag when home-country legal advice may still be worth getting.
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. This page gives couples a clear place to begin when the immediate question is a prenuptial agreement before marriage in the Philippines.
Practice breadth
Corporate & Commercial Law
Litigation & Civil Law
Estate Planning
Private-Client Matters
For prenup matters, the firm reviews timing, property-regime goals, and signing requirements before the wedding.
Property regimes
Choose the right property regime
Without a prenup, Philippine law generally defaults to Absolute Community of Property. Most clients ask instead about separation of property, but the legal team can confirm whether another regime fits better.
Common review path
Separation of property
Each party keeps separate ownership of assets and liabilities unless the agreement states otherwise. This is often the clearest option for couples who want defined boundaries from the start.
Shared property by default
Absolute community
This is the default property regime if no valid prenup is in place before the marriage. It is usually not what foreign nationals with meaningful separate assets want.
Mixed property structure
Conjugal partnership
Some property remains separate while certain gains during the marriage may be shared. This is more nuanced, which is why legal review matters before choosing it.
If you are unsure which regime fits your circumstances, 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: nationalities, wedding timing, property-regime goals, and any assets or circumstances that may need review. Our legal team will review the details and reach out with more specific next steps.
What happens next
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Our legal team reviews nationalities, wedding timing, signing plans, asset profile, and property-regime goals.
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You receive follow-up on timing, scope, and the next information needed to review the matter.
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If both parties are ready to proceed, the engagement can move into legal review and drafting before signing.
Submitted details are reviewed privately by our legal team and used to assess timing, scope, and next steps.