Can a Prenuptial Agreement stand valid for an Indian in relationship with a UK citizen?
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by UK Immigration Lawyers in India & UK
Published on: 26th Mar 2022
Reading time: Approx 4 mins
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‘Prenuptial Agreement’ is not a new concept if you ask people in the West. However, for Indians, it is a rather strange theory and not widely known to the citizens.
For the readers who do not have clarity, let us begin with the fundamentals of a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’.
Furthermore, this blog will talk you through about ‘The validity of a Prenuptial Agreement for an Indian who is in a relationship with a UK citizen.
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What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
- This is the most dictionary explanation – ‘an agreement made by a couple before they marry, with regards to the ownership of their respective assets, IF the marriage fails in future’.
- Prenup agreement does hold legal recognition in several developed countries like, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Portugal, Spain etc.
- Essentially, a couple has to state their assets, liabilities, insurance, and other financial aspects. They also specify the share and maintenance in case of divorce.
- In some cases, it can even go to the extent of stating the incremental amount that must be offered to either partner if the couple has children.
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Why do couples sign-up for a Prenuptial Agreement (prenup)?
- In the times where everything is unpredictable, situations can swiftly turn from sweet to bitter. Moreover, to minimize the damage of a failed marriage, a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’ is the wisest decision a couple can make.
- As per 2021 research of Marriage Foundation, UK – 1 in 5 weddings now start with a Prenup Agreement.
- A Prenup not only outlines a couple’s finances, but it also prevents a costly and argumentative divorce if the marriage does not work out.
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Can a Prenuptial Agreement stand valid for an Indian in relationship with a UK citizen?
- Prenup agreements are not legally tenable in India, as the law does not consider marriage as a contract.
- However, an Indian who is in a relationship with a UK citizen (British National or ‘Settled’ ILR Status) can get a prenup as the UK Laws recognize this agreement.
- A Prenuptial Agreement will ONLY stand valid and legal, if both parties sign and notarize the agreement, enter into the agreement with free will and is fair.
- Essentially, a prenup is signed before marriage. A situation where a couple is already married but still wants some monetary protection, they can have a Postnuptial Agreement instead. This has the same legal treatment as a prenuptial agreement – the only difference is the timing of it.
- In case of a divorce, the Indian citizen married to a British MUST inform the Home Office stating all the details and further apply freshly for a new category of visa (after checking for eligibility).
- At the time of Court proceedings, you can claim Home Rights (after registering with The Land Registry) and claim maintenance (financial support) if you have children with your partner. The Court will also declare the responsibilities of debts (if any) on the name of the partner who is accountable for that amount.
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Professional help is what you should seek
As an Immigration Law Firm, we offer UK Spouse visa and UK Fiancé visa ; we get questions about the legitimacy and importance of getting a prenup agreement. Well, this concept is very subjective and it is much preferred if the couple has an open, mature conversation to consider the vicissitudes in a relationship, and mutually come up with a decision.
You can reach out to our UK-Qualified Solicitors to get advice and full representation service for your immigration matters.
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