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Our team of experienced family lawyers advise on all the legal aspects of getting married or entering a civil partnership, including prenuptial agreements. These are documents that set out what you and your future husband, wife or civil partner agree should happen to your finances and other assets if your relationship breaks down and you divorce or dissolve the civil partnership.
Prenuptial agreements are a complex and sensitive topic. While some regard them as sensible, worst-case insurance, others may see them as unromantic and indicative of suspicion or a lack of commitment so they should be approached carefully and without any pressure from one party on the other. However, prenuptial agreements can be useful, particularly where:
A prenuptial agreement should set out full details of your assets and income, how they are owned at the time of the marriage and what should happen to them in the event of relationship breakdown. For example:
Where parties cannot agree on financial issues, the Court has the final say and is able to override a prenuptial agreement. The Court must consider all the circumstances of the case and decide on what is a fair outcome.
Although it is in the Courts discretion to make an order reflecting the terms of a prenuptial agreement, recent case law has shown that a properly drawn up prenuptial agreement is an increasingly important factor that the Court will consider.
It is essential to take legal advice if you are asked to sign any legal document, particularly a pre- or post-nuptial agreement. You could be agreeing to reduce any claim you have to matrimonial assets upon signing an agreement so it is vital that you are properly advised to protect your interests. We can help you understand the contents of any such agreement and advise you the potential consequences – what you may be agreeing to give up if you sign.
Speak confidentially to one of our divorce and family lawyers for guidance about the best path for you, by calling us now on 01726 874 700 or email family@coodes.co.uk.
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