Document background
The Prenup Without Accrual is a specialized form of prenuptial agreement used in Canadian jurisdictions when parties wish to maintain complete separation of their assets both during marriage and in the event of its dissolution. This type of agreement is particularly suitable for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, or those entering second marriages who want to ensure their assets remain entirely separate without any sharing of growth or accrual during the marriage. The document must comply with both federal and provincial legislation, including the Divorce Act and relevant provincial Family Law Acts. It requires full financial disclosure from both parties and independent legal advice to be enforceable. The agreement typically includes detailed schedules of assets, provisions for future property acquisition, spousal support terms, and may also address business interests, inheritances, and other financial matters. This type of prenuptial agreement is especially relevant when one or both parties have significant pre-existing assets, business interests, or anticipated inheritances they wish to protect.
