Prenup After Marriage - Everything You Need to Know
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice tailored to your circumstances, consult a licensed attorney.
Key Takeaways
- Yes, you can sign a property agreement at any stage — including during marriage and even approaching divorce
- Key difference: before marriage a notary suffices (one day, ₪526); after marriage a court is required (2–4 months, ~₪563 fee)
- Common reasons: buying property, starting a business, receiving an inheritance, saving on purchase tax
- The judge verifies that the agreement was signed freely, that both parties understand it, and that there is no extreme prejudice
- The longer the marriage and the larger the shared assets, the more complex the agreement — better not to wait
Can you get a prenup after marriage in Israel?
Yes. Israel's Property Relations Between Spouses Law (1973) explicitly allows a property agreement at any stage — before, during, or even approaching divorce. The key difference: couples already married must get Family Court approval (₪563 filing fee, 2–4 months) instead of a notary. Both options create a fully enforceable prenuptial agreement under Israeli law. Nobiru's ₪599 service covers both paths.
Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage?
Israel's Property Relations Between Spouses Law 1973 allows drafting a property agreement at any stage — before marriage, during it, or approaching divorce. The key procedural difference is the approval body: before marriage, a licensed notary authenticates the agreement for ₪526 under the 2025 Notaries Regulations; after marriage, a Family Court judge must approve it, with a ₪563 filing fee and a 2–4 month timeline.
What's Different from a Pre-Marriage Agreement?
The main difference is the approval process. A pre-marriage prenup is approved in a single notary appointment costing ₪526 under Israel's 2025 Notaries Regulations. A post-marriage agreement requires Family Court approval — a ₪563 filing fee, a hearing where the judge verifies free consent, and a process that typically takes 2–4 months.
Why Get an Agreement After Marriage?
Several common reasons:
- Property purchase - one partner buying an apartment with family money (especially given ruling 5620/24)
- New business - protecting a business from future division
- Inheritance - receiving a significant inheritance you want to protect
- Changed circumstances - relationship crisis, second marriages
- Purchase tax - saving tax through property separation
The Court Process
- Drafting - a lawyer drafts the agreement
- Filing - submit a request to Family Court
- Hearing - the judge summons both partners for a hearing
- Consent check - the judge verifies no coercion and both sides understand the implications
- Approval - the judge approves the agreement, giving it the force of a court ruling
What Does the Judge Check?
The judge verifies four requirements: that both parties signed voluntarily without coercion, that each genuinely understands the agreement's consequences, that the agreement does not grossly disadvantage one side, and that no children's rights — such as child support — are waived, as Israeli law makes child welfare non-negotiable.
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How Much Does It Cost?
The total cost of a post-marriage prenup in Israel typically runs ₪4,000–₪9,000: attorney drafting and representation ₪3,000–₪8,000, plus a family court filing fee of approximately ₪1,000. The notary fee of ₪526 applies if the agreement is also notarized — less common after marriage but sometimes done for added certainty.
Important Tip
The longer the marriage and the more shared assets, the more complex the agreement. If you're considering a post-nuptial agreement, don't wait - the simpler the situation, the easier the agreement is to draft and approve.
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