{
  "id": 19507891,
  "title": "Assets: When a prenuptial agreement is worthwhile – and what it costs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/vermogen-wann-sich-ein-ehevertrag-lohnt-und-was-er-kostet",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/finanzen/steuern-recht/recht/vermoegen-wann-sich-ein-ehevertrag-lohnt-und-was-er-kostet/100224359.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In Germany, couples automatically enter into a joint property regime when they get married, unless they have a prenuptial agreement. Without one, they share assets acquired during the marriage, but not inheritances or gifts, and may also have to divide pension rights and pay spousal maintenance. A prenuptial agreement can modify this regime, for example by excluding certain assets from sharing or specifying maintenance payments. Such agreements can be drawn up by a notary or a family law specialist, and must be notarized to be valid. The costs of a prenuptial agreement vary, but are determined by law and not negotiable.",
  "summary": "A prenuptial agreement is considered unromantic. But without an agreement, rigid rules apply. This can be expensive for entrepreneurs, property owners and couples with children.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}