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Prenuptial agreement (marriage settlement)

Without a prenuptial agreement, Filipino spouses fall under the absolute community of property. The agreement must be signed before the wedding; afterwards only a court can change the regime. The document updates as you type; download the PDF and sign it together before a notary public.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

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ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.