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Prenuptial Agreement — Bilingual Thai-English for Cross-Border Couples

NYC Legal drafts bilingual (Thai-English) prenuptial agreements that ring-fence pre-marital and marital property under Thai CCC s.1465-1466, notarised and registered on the marriage certificate at the local Amphur.

Service fee
THB 18,500
Languages
TH / EN
Notary
Included
Turnaround
5-7 days
Quick answer

Bilingual prenup drafting from THB 18,500 including notarisation and Amphur registration guidance. Must be signed before the marriage registration and lodged with the marriage certificate on the same day to be enforceable.

Why prenups matter for Thai-foreign couples

Thai CCC section 1470 treats property acquired during marriage as marital property, split 50/50 on divorce. For couples where the foreign spouse funds a condo or business, without a prenup pre-marital assets risk being commingled. A prenup protects both sides clearly.

Structure we draft

1) Schedule A of pre-marital assets · 2) Schedule B of pre-marital debts · 3) separate vs. marital property · 4) treatment of marital income · 5) estate & will clause · 6) divorce terms (alimony, child support) · 7) jurisdiction clause (Thailand vs. abroad) · 8) governing law + severability.

Thai law limits

CCC 1465 requires the prenup to be registered at the same time as the marriage certificate to bind third parties. CCC 1466 bars clauses against public order—waiving parental rights or child support is void—but property splits are freely negotiable.

Cross-border enforceability

If the couple divorces overseas (Germany, USA, Australia), the Thai prenup must be Apostilled and sworn-translated for the receiving country. NYC handles the Apostille at the Department of Consular Affairs and pairs it with a sworn translation valid in the destination court.

How it works

  1. 1. Intake + asset mapping

    Catalogue pre-marital assets on both sides—real estate, condos, shares, bank balances, companies.

  2. 2. First draft

    Bilingual draft delivered within three working days for both sides and opposing counsel.

  3. 3. Revise + sign

    Up to two revision rounds, then signature in front of NYC counsel.

  4. 4. Notary + certified translation

    A Notarial Services Attorney certifies signatures and MFA-ready translations.

  5. 5. Register at the Amphur

    We escort the couple to the district office to record the prenup alongside the marriage certificate.

FAQ

How long before marriage should we sign?

At least 7 days for reflection, but the signature and marriage registration must fall on the same day to be enforceable.

What if we forget to bring the prenup on registration day?

A prenuptial agreement that is not recorded on the marriage register at the district office cannot be raised against third parties such as creditors, but it still binds the two spouses in personam if both continue to consent to it. In practice you should bring two signed originals plus two witnesses to the amphoe on registration day.

Can we amend after marriage?

Section 1467 of the Civil and Commercial Code prohibits amending a prenuptial agreement during the marriage unless the court authorises the change. Thai courts grant that authorisation only for extraordinary reasons, so any term you may want to revisit later should instead be drafted with built-in review mechanics before you register the marriage.

Is the Thai prenup automatically valid abroad?

No—it needs an Apostille from the Thai MFA plus a sworn translation into the destination country's language. NYC handles the whole chain.

Is the notary fee included?

Yes. The quoted package covers one notarisation session with a Notarial Services Attorney plus three certified true copies for your records and for the receiving party. An Apostille from the Department of Consular Affairs is an add-on because it is a separate government step with its own lead time.

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