Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement Solicitors
We can safeguard your future financial security.
We have a long track record of helping individuals entering into a marriage or civil partnership gain peace of mind by designing and putting in place agreements that protect their financial interests.
Pre and post-nuptial agreements can be especially important where one party brings significantly more assets to the marriage or in the case of second marriages where financial arrangements may be more complex and there is a desire to preserve pre-existing assets should the marriage not last.
Although pre-nuptial (i.e. agreed before marriage or civil partnership) and post-nuptial (i.e. agreed during marriage or civil partnership) agreements are not currently legally binding, they can significantly influence a financial settlement award and provide an element of certainty for both parties in the event of a marriage breakdown.
Our specialist family law solicitors take time to understand your personal circumstances and your motivations for wanting to sign an agreement. We can help you to negotiate the terms of a robust agreement, with a view to protecting your interests and those of any children, while at the same time providing appropriate financial support for your former spouse in the event of separation or divorce.
How we can assist with pre and post-nuptial agreements
Our expert pre and post-nuptial agreement solicitors can provide expert support for matters including:
- Drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial agreements with a future spouse or civil partner and their legal representatives
- Creating a post-nuptial agreement when a relationship has already been formalised
- Preserving pre-existing assets
- Making provisions for children or other family members, particularly in the case of second or subsequent marriages
- Applying an agreement during separation
Have a question? Please read our pre and post-nuptial agreement FAQs or get in touch.
Reasons to choose Longmores for help with pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Our family law team is ranked in the leading client guide The Legal 500, reflecting our high level of expertise
- We are members of Resolution, a national network of solicitors committed to a non-confrontational approach to family problems
- We carefully listen to you and your circumstances to make sure that all of your concerns are addressed
- We will work closely with you and give you the exact level of support you need, when you need it
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Our pre and post-nuptial agreement expertise
Drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial agreements with a future spouse or civil partner and their legal representatives
There are a number of reasons why a pre-nuptial agreement may be in your best interests. While not always the most romantic notion, pre-nuptial agreements set out what should happen if a marriage breaks down, helping to ensure that both parties receive adequate support with minimal disruption.
Our pre-nuptial agreement solicitors can support you with the process of drafting a suitable agreement and negotiating terms with your future spouse/civil partner and their legal representatives. When instructed, we will work with you to carefully review your circumstances, what provisions need to be put in place and whether additional provisions for your children need to be considered.
We can advise you in respect of any agreement you have been asked to sign by your partner and their legal representatives, taking the time to help you understand what has been suggested to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of yours and your partner’s interests.
Creating a post-nuptial agreement when a relationship has already been formalised
If you are married with a pre-nuptial agreement already in place and wish to make certain alterations to better reflect your circumstances, or you need to put an agreement in place for the first time after marriage, you will have the option of creating a post-nuptial agreement.
The process for creating a post-nuptial agreement is broadly very similar to pre-nuptial agreements. Our expert solicitors can guide you through the process of doing so, whether you intend to create a post-nuptial agreement, or you are responding to an agreement drafted by your partner.
Preserving pre-existing assets
One of the most important reasons for creating a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement is to safeguard any assets that pre-exist in the relationship. Our solicitors can work with you to collate a comprehensive list of the pre-existing assets you would like to preserve and ensure they are considered during negotiations with your future spouse/civil partner.
Making provisions for children or other family members, particularly in the case of second or subsequent marriages
The welfare of your children and other family members is always extremely important and is something you will be able to consider in a pre-nuptial agreement. When drafting and negotiating an agreement, our solicitors can work with you to discuss any provisions you would like to make for your children and other family members, which can be especially important if you are coming from a previous marriage or civil partnership.
Applying an agreement during separation
If you divorce or separate in the future, any agreements in place will dictate how certain aspects of the relationship will be handled, including your financial interests. While an agreement is not strictly legally binding, the courts will uphold the terms if the necessary criteria have been fulfilled.
When going through divorce or separation, our solicitors will be available to advise you on your position and what impact an agreement will have. This includes ensuring that an agreement will be considered when negotiating a financial settlement.
Pre and post-nuptial agreement FAQs
What is a pre-nuptial agreement?
A pre-nuptial agreement (also simply referred to as a prenup) is a contract signed by a couple that intends to marry. It clarifies their financial rights and obligations, which can then be considered if the couple separates in the future.
How much does it cost to get a pre-nuptial agreement?
The cost of a prenuptial agreement in the UK may vary depending on the surrounding circumstances and the complexity of the arrangements that need to be made.
Our family law team are committed to keeping our pricing transparent while offering real value to our clients. To find out more about our pre-nuptial agreement fees and to request a cost estimate, please get in touch.
Can I draft my own prenup UK?
It is technically possible to draft your own pre-nuptial agreement. However, for a pre-nuptial agreement to be considered by the courts during a separation, you and your partner must have both received independent legal advice.
What is a post-nuptial agreement?
A post-nuptial agreement is much the same as a pre-nuptial agreement. The only major difference is the fact that a post-nuptial agreement is signed after a couple is married, rather than before.
How much does a post-nuptial agreement cost?
As with pre-nuptial agreements, the cost of a post-nuptial agreement will vary depending on the circumstances. Our solicitors will be able to advise you further on this.
Is a post-nuptial agreement legally binding?
Post-nuptial agreements (and pre-nuptial agreements) are not strictly legally binding. However, so long as certain requirements are fulfilled, they will be considered by the courts if there are any disagreements during separation.
How long after marriage can you get a post-nuptial agreement?
It is possible to enter into a post-nuptial agreement at any time after getting married, so long as both you and your partner agree to the terms.
Case Studies
- We negotiated a pre-nuptial agreement for a wealthy client with significant assets and who was re-marrying later on in life. Our client’s fiancée had limited means. We negotiated a pre-nuptial agreement to preserve our client’s wealth for the benefit of his children and made provisions to provide his fiancée with a home during her lifetime and financial support.
- We acted for a client to protect his inherited wealth in the event of divorce. The non-inherited wealth was potentially insufficient to provide our client’s fiancée with the security and stability of a home for her and the children. We found a solution that would meet the needs of our client’s fiancée and also preserve the assets within our client’s family in the event of divorce.
Speak to our pre and post-nuptial agreement solicitors
To discuss your requirements with our pre and post-nuptial agreement solicitors, please get in touch.
