Prenup Agreements Alberta
Designed by lawyers. Made by you.
Jointly helps you collaboratively create a relationship agreement for managing your property and finances during your relationship and in case it ends.
How it works
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Educate yourself
Learn about how to make a fair, enforceable prenup or cohabitation agreement that reflects both your and your partner’s wishes
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Work with your partner
Use our tools to learn more about each other’s assets and debts and decide what you want your agreement to say.
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Make an agreement
Take 30 minutes to complete a questionnaire and our Agreement Builder will produce an agreement that’s easy to read and legally enforceable.
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Finalize your agreement
Once you have your draft agreement, you and your partner can sign it. You’re done!
About Us
Our team is led by Aimee and Amanda, two experienced lawyers who are deeply committed to access to justice, community building, and helping people solve everyday legal problems. Having seen firsthand the challenges ordinary people face in accessing reliable legal services, they founded Jointly to create more affordable, accessible solutions for everyone.
Why You Need A Prenup Agreement
A prenup agreement is the only way to make sure your property and finances are protected, and divided in a way that fits your personal circumstances if your relationship ends.
Jointly Relationship Agreements
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Full Access $379
- Access to our e-course on relationship agreements
- Build your personalized and legally compliant agreement with our Agreement Builder
- Include terms on spousal support, property division, businesses, houses, pensions, wills, pets, and more!
Relationship Agreements
Alberta Prenup Agreements
Create a fair, lawyer-approved prenup together online. Jointly helps you build a clear, enforceable agreement before marriage, so you both know where you stand.
Alberta Cohabitation Agreements
Moving in together? Protect your finances and property with a cohabitation agreement. Jointly makes it easy to create one collaboratively, affordably, and online.
Frequently asked questions
When should you get a prenup?
We think everyone benefits from a prenup, but they are particularly important when one partner will give up career opportunities for children, when one partner earns significantly more than the other, if either partner owns a business, and when one or both partners are coming into the relationship with pre-existing assets they want to ensure remain separate. Ideally, you should finalize your prenup a few months before getting married.
How long does it take to get a prenup In Alberta?
With Jointly, you can build your agreement from home today! Simply review our course materials and fill out the questionnaire to make your prenup.
If you use a lawyer to draft your prenup, the process is likely to take several weeks or up to a couple of months. The process with a lawyer involves each person meeting with their own separate lawyer to provide information and receive advice, and then those two lawyers will negotiate the terms of the agreement.
What can you include in a prenup in Alberta?
A prenup can be customized to meet a couple’s unique needs. Common inclusions are:
- Asset and debt division – How property and liabilities will be handled in case of separation.
- Spousal support – Whether one spouse will receive financial support if the relationship ends – including the amount and duration of support payments.
- Inheritance rights – Protecting future inheritances from being treated as family property – no matter how they are used.
- Ownership of businesses – Determining how business interests will be treated in case of separation.
- Financial responsibilities during marriage – Clarifying who will cover household expenses, investments, and debt repayment.
- Estate planning considerations – Deciding what your obligations are to each other when it comes to making your will.
What happens if you don't have a prenup in Alberta?
If you don’t have a prenup in Alberta, there are laws in place that decide what happens to your property. These laws are designed by legislators as a one size fits all solution. The only way to make sure your property is divided in a way that fits your circumstances at the end of a relationship is to make your own prenuptial agreement.
How much do prenups cost in Alberta?
The average cost of a prenup in Alberta ranges from $2,000 to $5,000. This includes legal fees, financial disclosures, and possible negotiations between both parties.
Using an online prenup service like Jointly is a more affordable option, offering a fixed price of $379 for a legally valid agreement. We have also designed Jointly to be a collaborative process where you and your partner can learn and make your decisions together, instead of getting separate lawyers to negotiate for you, which can feel adversarial.
How long do prenups last In Alberta?
Your prenup can last for the duration of your relationship. However, we recommend reviewing your prenup and making sure it still fits your relationship whenever you have a significant life change, or every 5 years. We’ve built a review option into our agreements to make this process quick and easy.
Can a prenup be overturned In Alberta?
It’s possible for a prenup to be overturned in Alberta under certain circumstances. Some things that make your prenup vulnerable are (1) when one person was pressured into signing it; (2) if either person wasn’t honest about their assets when they made the agreement; and (3) if your agreement is significantly unfair given the circumstances of your relationship. We have built our agreements to address these concerns if you follow the instructions in the course.
Can you contest a prenup in Alberta?
It’s possible for a prenup to be contested in Alberta under certain circumstances. Some things that make your prenup vulnerable are (1) when one person was pressured into signing it; (2) if either person wasn’t honest about their assets when they made the agreement; and (3) if your agreement is significantly unfair given the circumstances of your relationship. We have built our agreements to address these concerns if you follow the instructions in the course.
Are prenups legally binding in Alberta?
Yes, prenups are legally binding in Alberta. It’s possible for a prenup to be overturned in Alberta under certain circumstances. Some things that make your prenup vulnerable are (1) when one person was pressured into signing it; (2) if either person wasn’t honest about their assets when they made the agreement; and (3) if your agreement is significantly unfair given the circumstances of your relationship. We have built our agreements to address these concerns if you follow the instructions in the course.
Can you change a prenup after marriage?
Your prenup can last for the duration of your relationship, or be changed from time to time. We recommend reviewing your prenup and making sure it still fits your relationship whenever you have a significant life change, or every 5 years. We’ve built a review option into our agreements to make this process quick and easy.
Learn More About Prenup Agreements
How Much Does A Prenup Cost
Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements – What’s the Difference?
My partner and I don’t plan on getting married. Can we still get a prenup?
Postnuptial Vs Prenuptial
What Is A Prenup?
What happens if I divorce my partner and I don’t have a prenup?
The best time to make a relationship agreement is at the beginning of your relationship.
