Marriage Contract

How to Negotiate Fair Terms in a Marriage Contract

Marriage Contracts
 

Step 1: Start the Conversation Early

Discussing the Contract Well Before the Wedding

Timing is crucial. Under Ontario law, a marriage contract can be challenged in court if one party feels they were pressured into signing it too close to the wedding date. A rushed agreement may be seen as signed under duress, which could make it vulnerable to being set aside.

Discussing the contract early allows:
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  • Both parties to think clearly and without time pressure
  • Ample time to review financial disclosures
  • The freedom to consult separate legal counsel, as recommended under Ontario law