Marriage is a union of hearts—but it’s also a legal contract. At Gigera Law Services, we help individuals and couples in Calgary, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria create clear, enforceable prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect their financial interests and bring clarity to their relationships.
Whether you want to protect personal assets, secure your children’s inheritance, or define how property would be divided in the event of divorce—our legal team will help you draft a custom agreement tailored to your needs and jurisdiction.
A Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup) is a legal contract entered into before marriage. It outlines how property, debts, and financial responsibilities will be handled during the marriage and if the relationship ends.
A Postnuptial Agreement (Postnup) is signed after marriage but serves the same function.
These agreements are not signs of mistrust—they are tools for security, communication, and long-term planning.
Individuals with significant personal or family wealth
Business owners or professionals with valuable assets
People entering second or blended marriages
Couples with children from previous relationships
Those wishing to define spousal support in advance
Anyone seeking financial clarity and peace of mind
Drafting Prenuptial Agreements (before marriage)
Creating Postnuptial Agreements (after marriage)
Reviewing and Updating Existing Agreements
Negotiating Fair and Enforceable Terms
Legal Advice for Cross-border Marriage Agreements
Asset, Debt, and Inheritance Protection Clauses
Spousal Support and Property Division Clauses
Independent Legal Advice for Both Parties
Under Alberta’s Family Property Act, courts will enforce prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as long as they’re fair, voluntary, and both parties received independent legal advice.
We ensure your agreement:
Clearly defines separate and joint property
Complies with disclosure and fairness requirements
Is enforceable under Canadian law
Can withstand future challenges in court
While prenups and postnups aren’t automatically binding in the UK, courts are increasingly upholding them under guidance from Radmacher v Granatino (2010), especially when entered into freely and with full understanding.
We help you:
Draft a compliant and court-friendly agreement
Ensure fairness and full disclosure
Advise on enforceability in English, Scottish, or Northern Irish courts
Address international elements where necessary
In Nigeria, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are gaining recognition under statutory marriage law and some customary law systems. While not always common, they are valuable tools for clarity and fairness.
We support:
Protects Assets and Inheritance
Secure your hard-earned wealth or family property.
Prevents Future Disputes
Avoid lengthy, expensive court battles during divorce or separation.
Clarifies Financial Expectations
Define how money, debt, and responsibilities will be managed in marriage.
Offers Peace of Mind
Enter or continue your marriage with security and transparency.
Helps in International Marriages
Plan ahead when spouses are from different legal jurisdictions.
Private Consultation
We learn about your relationship, goals, and financial situation.
Custom Drafting
We create a legally sound, personalized agreement based on your country’s law.
Negotiation & Review
We guide you through discussions with your partner’s legal team to ensure both sides are comfortable.
Independent Legal Advice
Each party must receive their own legal counsel to make the agreement enforceable.
Finalization & Signing
We ensure the document is executed correctly and stored for future use.
In Canada and the UK, they are enforceable when created properly. In Nigeria, they are recognized under statutory law but subject to court discretion and fairness.
Yes. That’s what a postnuptial agreement is for—it offers the same protections after marriage.
Yes. Independent legal advice for both parties is essential to make the agreement valid and enforceable in most jurisdictions.
Absolutely. You can revise a prenup or postnup if your circumstances change (e.g., children, new property, business).
Not at all. It’s a proactive and mature step that protects both parties and helps avoid conflict in the future.
🇨🇦 Calgary: Common-law claims after 3 years cohabitation
🇬🇧 UK: Post-divorce claims despite remarriage (Mills v McCartney)
🇳🇬 Nigeria: Family seizing assets after sudden death
You need agreements that respect:
Alberta’s rigid statutory requirements
England’s “fairness” doctrine
Nigeria’s customary complexities
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