Pre-nuptial Agreements

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of couples entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, to set out the financial arrangements if, unfortunately, their marriage breaks down.

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement provides both partners with security and a practical solution to any future problems that may arise if they divorce.

If you are considering entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, it is extremely important that you seek your own independent advice to guide you through the practicalities and advise you on drafting the Agreement.

Even though Pre-Nuptial Agreements are not currently enforceable in the UK, the existence of such an Agreement is treated favourably by the courts.

A well drafted Pre-Nuptial Agreement can save considerable expense by avoiding Court Proceedings to settle financial arrangements.

To ensure that the Pre-Nuptial Agreement is fair:

The Agreement must be entered into no fewer than 21 days before the proposed wedding date

Both parties should have the benefit of their own independent legal advice

Full financial disclosure should be exchanged between the parties before entering into an Agreement;

Changes to circumstances are provided for in the agreement, for example the birth of a child, earning capacity, inheritance etc.

The Agreement is reviewed at regular intervals to acknowledge any change to circumstances and generally keep the document up-to-date.

If you are considering entering into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, but you are concerned that you are running out of time before the big day, we can prepare a Post-Nuptial Agreement which is treated in a similar way to the Pre-Nuptial Agreement.

Contact us now and let us help you prepare a Pre-Nuptial or Post-Nuptial Agreement which will provide you with peace of mind for the future. You are in safe hands at Mander Hadley