The idea of having a prenuptial agreement might not sound terribly romantic, but with 42% of marriages ending in divorce it is becoming practical. Not just for the rich and famous, agreeing one before you tie the knot can be invaluable if your relationship does break down.
Prenuptial Agreements
Of course, nobody getting married wants to think about divorce, but a prenuptial agreement can be regarded as an insurance policy should you decide or need to separate. They are particularly useful where marriages are short or childless or where one party is significantly richer than the other.
Although prenuptial agreements are not legally binding under English law, they will be given quite a lot of weight by the court if and when you get divorced. This is especially true where both parties have taken independent legal advice and not rushed into signing the agreement.
Our solicitors will make sure your prenuptial agreement has the right safeguards in place to be considered by a court in future. In many cases we use the collaborative law process, where you, your partner and your lawyers meet together to draw up your agreement.
Postnuptial Agreements
If you are already married, we can help you order your financial affairs by drawing up a postnuptial agreement. These can have even more legal weight than agreements entered into before marriage.
In most cases, providing your circumstances are quite straightforward, we will be able to quote a fixed fee for drawing up a prenuptial agreement.
Civil Partnerships
If you are already in a civil partnership, we can help you order your financial affairs by drawing up a post-civil partnership agreement. These can have even more legal weight than agreements entered into before a civil partnership.
In most cases, providing your circumstances are quite straightforward, we will be able to quote a fixed fee for drawing up a pre-civil partnership agreement.
If you require further information or legal advice regarding nuptial agreements or civil partnerships, please contact us at mail@anthonygold.co.uk or call 0207 940 4060 to book an appointment.
