A prenuptial agreement, or marriage agreement, is a proactive legal tool for couples preparing to marry. It sets the rules before marriage, protecting assets, clarifying financial responsibilities, and creating a strong legal foundation for your future together.
At Booth Legal, we specialize in drafting enforceable prenuptial agreements for Vancouver couples from young professionals to high-net-worth individuals.
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Prenups are valuable for couples who want to clarify financial expectations and protect their assets, including:
Vancouver’s high housing costs, condo and North Shore real estate values, and high-income professional community make prenups particularly valuable for many families.
Learn more about related agreements: Separation Agreement Lawyer Vancouver
With over 25 years of experience, Alexandra Booth provides practical guidance, clear explanations, and personalized strategies to protect your finances, property, and family future. At Booth Legal, Alexandra guides couples through every step:
Initial Consultation
Understand your assets, goals, and potential risks.
Financial Disclosure
Review property, investments, and financial obligations.
Drafting the Agreement
Clear, enforceable language tailored to BC law.
Negotiation & Review
Ensure both parties are fully informed and protected.
Finalization
Signed, witnessed, and legally enforceable in BC.
Prenuptial vs. Separation Agreements
| Feature | Prenuptial Agreement | Separation Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Before marriage | After separation |
| Purpose | Protect premarital assets and set financial expectations | Resolve financial and parenting matters after separation |
| Property Coverage | Premarital and marital assets | All marital property |
| Financial Planning | Income, debts, investments | Spousal support, child support, property division |
| Legal Enforceability | Requires full disclosure and voluntary consent | Must be fair and comply with BC law |
Learn more about related financial matters: Spousal Support Lawyer Vancouver.
Our Offices
Getting to us is simple from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Our Vancouver office is in the heart of the city inside the World Trade Centre Building at Canada Place — just steps from the Waterfront SkyTrain Station. We also have an office on the North Shore at the Harbourfront Business Centre in North Vancouver.
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Harbourfront Business Centre
224 Esplanade W #500, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A4
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World Trade Centre building at Canada Place
999 Canada Pl #404, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
A prenuptial agreement is an investment in your future, protecting your assets, financial security, and peace of mind. With Booth Legal, Alexandra Booth provides strategic guidance and legally enforceable agreements tailored to Vancouver couples.
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World Trade Centre building at Canada Place
999 Canada Pl #404, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
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Harbourfront Business Centre
224 Esplanade W #500, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A4
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A legal contract signed before marriage outlining property division, financial responsibilities, and asset protection under BC law.
Couples with significant assets, previous marriages, children from prior relationships, or high-income professionals in Vancouver.
Yes — if it’s unfair, signed under duress, or lacks full financial disclosure. Proper independent legal advice on both sides significantly reduces this risk.
No. Prenups cannot limit a child’s rights or the court’s authority over custody or child support in BC.
Costs vary depending on asset complexity and negotiations. A consultation with Booth Legal will give you a clear picture of what’s involved.
