Where should i get one. Should i use an online template or use a uk / Philippine solicitor Will it be recognised as a legal document for a uk citizen marrying a philipina in the philippines (civil wedding) Does it have to be notorised in the philippines Will she stab me when i show her. Any advice welcome kind regards
I would definitely use a UK solicitor if I was thinking of a prenuptial agreement, I would get married first then go for the postnuptial agreement which is exactly the same as a prenuptial. I really wouldn't use a Philippine solicitor for something as serious. You will need to bring her round to the idea of course as she will have to sign Good idea though if you have substantial assets to protect
Yes she will stab you @Timmers protect your assets? A prenup is a relatively modern phenomena but for me it goes against the principle of what you are engaging in, namely marriage. Im not here to tell anyone their business but marriage and trust are one. Ive only been married once so what do I know.
Are you intending that this lady will marry you? And if she does, do you think you should employ a food and drink taster? Bad Idea. But if you insist, you will need two pre-nuptial agreements, one made under Philippine law and one under English/Welsh law (or Scottish law if applicable). Very Bad Idea.
i dont think pre nups are legally binding in the UK. or clean break agreements in a divorce for that matter. my previous wife and i drew up one of those when i paid her off. but i dare say she will come calling at some stage.
Their usefulness in the Philippines isn't assured especially when one party is Filipino and the other isn't.
From a point of view of a pinay: depends on what you two have discussed so far. If you have discussed this earlier in your relationship, you would have a better idea of the situation. If this is the first one, its going to be tricky. Nothing wrong in having a pre-nup if its a common sense one especially if you have children from previous marriage etc. I also read that you can't sign a pre-nup 4 weeks before getting married to avoid being pressured into it (not sure if its scottish law). I suggested a pre-nup to my now husband, but he was against it. Both of us doesnt have that much but i did clear with him what i wanted for MY own properties (and current (furry) beneficiary).
I have heard that these pre-nups are not worth the paper they're printed on, when shown in a court. I would do some very serious research on this from independent sources. Why get married at all, I must ask ??? Not a good start IMO.
Before our wedding in Bislig we had to attend a meeting with the judge who was going to carry out the ceremony. Supposedly this was to interview us and check that we really loved each other. However, it was just an excuse to talk to us (me!) about a pre-nup. We were given three choices: To protect my future wife's assets. To protect my assets. No protection for either. Obvious....but the next thing the judge said...it will take a few months. No use when the marriage licence is only valid for three months anyway. At that point I smelt a rat...and the judge offered a 'special' pre-nup that could be done in a few days. She was very disappointed when I said what is my wife's will become mine and what is mine will become my wife's. Meeting over.
Very interesting reply....but I have thought about it and because we have a baby on the way I have decided not to get a prenuptial. If I was suspicious of my future wife's motives in any way I would have taken a different course. But, on reflection, she has not given me any reason why I should need a prenuptial . It was just my previous marriage nerves. Thanks for your reply.
