Legal Definitions - prenuptial

Definition: Prenuptial (pree-nup-shuhl) means something that happens or is made before marriage. It is also called antenuptial.

Examples:

• They signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married.
• The couple went for prenuptial counseling to prepare for their marriage.

The first example shows that a prenuptial agreement was made before the couple got married. This is a legal document that outlines how assets will be divided in case of a divorce. The second example shows that the couple went for prenuptial counseling to prepare for their marriage. This is a type of counseling that helps couples to understand each other better and work through any issues before getting married.