Pre and Post Nuptial Solicitors in Sussex
There are plenty of things to think about in the run-up to a wedding — flowers, speeches and the honeymoon. Less romantic, but often just as important, is putting a nuptial agreement in place.
A pre- or post-nuptial agreement is a written agreement that sets out how assets and finances would be dealt with if a marriage or civil partnership were to end. Our experienced pre and post nuptial solicitors in Sussex advise on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements in the UK, helping couples plan ahead with clarity and confidence.
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Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements in the UK
Pre and post-nuptial agreements aim to provide both parties with greater certainty around financial arrangements. They can cover matters such as:
Property and business interests
Savings and investments
Inherited or gifted assets
Income and future financial provision
In civil partnerships, similar agreements are known as pre-registration and post-registration agreements.
Nuptial agreements are often particularly beneficial where there is a significant difference in wealth, income or inherited assets between partners.
When Should You Consider a Post-Nuptial Agreement?
A post-nuptial agreement may be appropriate where:
You did not enter into a pre-nuptial agreement before marriage
There has been a change in financial circumstances
One party has received an inheritance
A business has been established or grown during the marriage
You both wish to clarify financial expectations moving forward
Our post-nuptial agreement solicitors can advise on whether such an agreement would be suitable in your circumstances
Contact Our Pre and Post Nuptial Solicitors in Sussex
Our specialist family law team advises clients across Sussex, including Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington and Tunbridge Wells, as well as London.
If you would like to discuss a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, please contact our team to arrange a confidential appointment.
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Pre and Post-nuptial Agreements FAQs
It is generally recommended that a pre-nuptial agreement be signed at least 28 days before the wedding or civil partnership ceremony to reduce the risk of it being challenged.
No. Once you are married, any financial agreement entered into would be a post-nuptial agreement, not a pre-nuptial agreement.
A pre-nuptial agreement is signed before marriage or civil partnership and records how financial matters should be dealt with in the event of separation.
A post-nuptial agreement is a written agreement entered into after marriage or civil partnership. It sets out how assets, property and finances would be divided if the relationship later ends.
It is important to understand that pre- and post-nuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding in England and Wales.
However, following the Supreme Court decision in Radmacher v Granatino (2010), the courts are likely to give significant weight to a nuptial agreement provided that:
Both parties entered into it freely and without undue pressure
Each party understood its implications
There was a full and frank financial disclosure
The agreement is fair in the circumstances at the time it is considered
To strengthen enforceability, both parties should take independent legal advice and ensure the agreement is properly drafted. In the case of a pre-nuptial agreement, it is generally advisable for it to be signed at least 28 days before the wedding or civil partnership ceremony.
Pre and post-nuptial agreements are not appropriate in every situation.
Our pre and post-nuptial solicitors in Sussex can explore your individual circumstances and advise whether an agreement would be beneficial. We can also review existing agreements and advise on enforceability if circumstances have changed.
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