Legal advice on international prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial Agreements with Cross-Border Elements – Legal Structuring for Binational Marriages.
Ole Aldag, LL.M. (Aberdeen)
German Attorney at Law
German Attorney for International Prenuptial Agreements
Cross-Border Prenuptial Agreements | Legal Structuring
- Legal classification of international marital situations
- Clarification of applicable law and international jurisdiction
- Structuring of asset-related arrangements with cross-border elements
Prenuptial agreements with an international dimension raise early questions of applicable law, international jurisdiction and the legal allocation of assets, which are otherwise determined automatically by statutory rules. The legal assessment serves to structure and clarify this initial framework.
Prenuptial agreements with an international dimension raise early questions of applicable law, international jurisdiction and the legal allocation of assets, which are otherwise determined automatically by statutory rules. The legal assessment serves to structure and clarify this initial framework.
- Determination of Applicable Law
- Legal Guidance on Dispositions
The legal assessment of cross-border marital situations requires a careful analysis of German, European and international private law rules. The assessment provides clarity on the relevant legal framework and showcases ways to achieve a secure outcome for your personal future and assets.
International constellations often involve legal risks that are not immediately apparent but may later significantly affect enforceability, asset allocation or jurisdiction. The legal assessment establishes a reliable basis for further decisions and provides clarity for your marital future.
- Identification of Legal Risks
- Reliable Recommendation for Next Steps
| German Attorney Guidance - In Three Steps.
Step 1: Request Assessment
You commission the legal initial assessment and submit the information required for the review regarding your personal and financial situation as well as the international aspects of your case. Data collection is carried out in a structured manner via the below online form.
Step 2: Attorney Evaluation
Based on the information you provide, my law office examines the issues of applicable law, international jurisdiction, and the available legal structuring options for a marriage contract with an international element. The review is conducted without a meeting, in a focused and case-specific manner.
Step 3: Outcome & Next Steps
You receive a clear legal assessment of your situation, including an evaluation of whether and in what form an international marriage contract can be structured appropriately. Where necessary, a further advisory step is recommended.
Prenuptial Assessment | Start Here
Please complete the form below and submit your request. The information provided is used solely for the legal assessment of your situation. Upon completion of the review, you will receive the legal assessment by email.
After submitting your request, you provide the relevant information via a structured online form. Based on this information, the legal framework, jurisdiction and structuring options are assessed.
No. The assessment provides a legal evaluation and decision basis. A full contract draft requires a separate mandate.
No. A call is not part of the assessment and is only recommended if it adds legal value at a later stage.
Yes. The legal assessment can be carried out both before and after marriage, provided there is a cross-border element.
Yes. Where relevant, foreign legal systems are considered or coordination with foreign counsel is recommended.
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