Prenuptial Agreements

With a large and highly experienced team of specialist family lawyers in London and many locations in the UK, we can advise and assist you on whether a prenup agreement is right for you, and the important considerations.

We draft, review and negotiate many prenuptial agreements every year and offer a practical, proactive and value for money legal service.

What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a formal contract between couples before marriage, setting out how assets ( including future assets, such as inheritance from relatives) is intended to be divided if the relationship ends.

The purpose of entering into a prenup is effectively to protect pre-acquired assets or inheritance.

While not automatically binding in UK courts, a thorough and well drafted agreement with full financial disclosure before signing, carries significant legal weight. There must be no pressure or undue influence to sign with a sufficient period for both parties to get independent legal advice before signing.

Reasons to enter into a prenup agreement

The most common reasons for considering a prenuptial agreement include :-

• Where one of the parties has or potentially will inherit a significant amount of family money.

• Where one of the parties is a lot more wealthy than the other.

• Where one of the parties is a significant shareholder in a business.

• With a second marriage especially where the parties already have children.

How can we help?

We can help you draw up a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets. If you are being asked to sign one, we can review the draft agreement and advise you on how to proceed. We offer fixed-fees so you know our costs before you start.

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