Is a prenuptial agreement enforceable?
How the answer differs across 6 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article A prenuptial agreement (Ehevertrag) is a legally binding contract between spouses that regulates property rights and other financial matters during marriage and upon divorce. It is enforceable in Germany if properly notarized and does not violate mandatory law or good faith.
SingaporeFull article Pre-nuptial agreements are not automatically enforceable in Singapore; the court has full discretion to divide matrimonial assets fairly under the Women's Charter, regardless of any pre-nup.
Prenuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding in England, but courts will give them significant weight if they meet certain fairness and procedural requirements.
US-CaliforniaFull article Yes, a prenuptial agreement can be set aside in California if it was not voluntary, lacked full financial disclosure, or was unconscionable at signing — and the challenging party proves it by clear and convincing evidence.
US-New YorkFull article Yes, a prenuptial agreement can be invalidated in New York if it was signed under duress, fraud, or unconscionability, or if there was inadequate financial disclosure.
European UnionFull article A prenuptial agreement signed in Germany is generally recognised across the EU under Regulation (EU) No 1259/2010 (Rome III), but validity depends on the law chosen and compliance with formal requirements in the applicable jurisdiction.
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GermanyWhat is a prenuptial agreement and is it enforceable?
SingaporeIs pre-nuptial agreement enforceable in Singapore?
UKIs a prenuptial agreement legally binding in England?
US-CaliforniaCan a prenuptial agreement be set aside in California?
US-New YorkCan a prenuptial agreement be invalidated in New York?
European UnionWe signed a prenuptial agreement in Germany. Is it valid across the EU?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.