Prenuptial agreement
A
prenuptial agreement, commonly abbreviated to
prenup, is a
contract entered into by two people prior to
marriage or
civil union. The content of a prenuptial agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions for the
division of property should the couple
divorce and any rights to
spousal support during or after the
dissolution of marriage.
Prenuptial agreements were made legal in Australia after the Family Law Act was altered in December 2000.