Prenuptial agreements are not the exclusive territory of the very wealthy. They are increasingly used by couples who want to protect assets brought into a marriage, such as property or a business, or assets they expect to receive during the marriage, such as an inheritance.
While prenuptial agreements are not strictly legally binding in England and Wales, the courts have given them increasing weight following the landmark Supreme Court decision in Radmacher v Granatino [2010].
A properly prepared agreement, entered into freely by both parties with independent legal advice and full financial disclosure, and which is deemed to be fair, is very likely to be upheld.
Post-nuptial agreements work in the same way but are entered into after the wedding. They can be used to formalise what was agreed before marriage, or to address changes in financial circumstances during it.
Whether it is a family business, an inheritance, or a property portfolio, a properly drafted agreement helps ensure those assets are protected.
Knowing how finances would be handled in the worst case can actually make a relationship stronger, not weaker.
An agreement is only as good as the drafting. We make sure it reflects your actual financial position and meets the legal requirements.
If your partner's solicitor has drafted an agreement and you need independent advice on it, we can review it thoroughly.
The same protections are available to civil partners via pre-partnership and post-partnership agreements.
We make sure the agreement is prepared with enough time before the wedding to avoid any suggestion of duress.
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