{"id":23148,"date":"2026-04-25T22:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/?p=23148"},"modified":"2026-04-25T22:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:53:44","slug":"what-a-prenup-actually-covers-and-why-more-canadian-brides-are-getting-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestforbride.com\/bridal-shop\/25\/what-a-prenup-actually-covers-and-why-more-canadian-brides-are-getting-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Prenup Actually Covers (and Why More Canadian Brides Are Getting One)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Somewhere between the venue deposit and the dress fitting, a lot of engaged couples start to question whether they should be talking about money before they get married. The answer for most Canadians is yes. But it\u2019s not enough to just talk about money. It\u2019s best to put it in writing as well. Getting a prenup before the wedding is not an admission of doubt at all. In fact, it\u2019s a practical decision that protects both partners. When both parties understand what actually goes into a prenup, the conversation about having one becomes much easier to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Word “Prenup” Is American – Here’s What It’s Actually Called in Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, what people most commonly refer to as a prenup<\/a> is legally known as a marriage contract or marriage agreement. \u201cDomestic contract\u201d is the broader catch-all term in Canadian legislation, and it includes separation agreements and cohabitation agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The terminology used matters because Canadian family law operates differently from American law. In Ontario, marriage contracts are governed by the Family Law Act. In order for a document to be enforceable, it needs to meet specific legal requirements. To understand what those requirements are, it\u2019s important to get a prenup drafted properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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