Premarital Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements - 'Prenups'

Premarital agreements, more commonly known as prenuptial agreements or ‘prenups,’ are drawn up before you get married. They detail how you want assets to be divided if you divorce. 

In the UK, it’s typical for divorcing couples to come to a financial agreement without going to court. However, if the court becomes involved, they will divide assets in the way they consider fair. The starting point for this is typically 50/50, but this isn’t always the case. Signing a prenup can give you certainty and help ensure that your assets are divided in the way both you and your partner wish instead of leaving it to the courts.  

These agreements are common when one spouse has, or is likely to acquire, significantly more assets than the other. While they are primarily used for asset protection, this is not the only reason for a prenup. You may wish to arrange a prenup if one partner owns a business, or has significant debt. Or, if you have children, you may wish to have a prenup that protects their inheritance. 

The laws in the UK surrounding prenuptial agreements can be complex, so it’s important to have the right prenup lawyer by your side to ensure the agreement truly reflects your wishes. Our experienced solicitors are here for you at every stage. Please get in touch to find out more about how we can support you. 

Postnuptial Agreements - 'Postnups'

Postnuptial agreements, also known as post-marital agreements or postnups, are similar to prenups except they are drafted and signed after the marriage has taken place. 

Postnups help ensure financial protection and that assets would be divided according to the couple’s wishes if they were to divorce.

There are several reasons why a couple might want a postnup. For example, one spouse could receive a significant unexpected inheritance during the marriage.

As with prenups, working with an expert solicitor is key to ensuring the postnup agreement represents your wishes. Please get in touch today so we can assist you.

Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples

We understand that it’s not just married couples who want to ensure their assets are divided fairly upon separation. 

While unmarried couples have no automatic rights to each other’s assets, a cohabitation agreement can set out legally-binding arrangements covering various scenarios.

Please click here for more information on cohabitation agreements