Pre & post-nuptial agreements

For those bringing family wealth or inherited assets into a marriage, a prenuptial agreement can act as a safeguard. Whether it’s a family business, real estate, or specific assets, a prenuptial agreement can establish that certain properties or funds remain separate. This ensures that, should your circumstances change, family legacies are preserved as intended.

If either partner has children from a previous relationship, a prenuptial agreement can help preserve their financial interests. This agreement allows you to create provisions that protect inheritance for children, ensuring they are provided for regardless of future circumstances. This security can help families enter a marriage or a civil partnership with a clear understanding of what each person values and wishes to prioritise.

For business owners, a prenuptial agreement can be essential. Business interests are often complex and may involve other partners, shareholders, or long-term investments. A prenuptial agreement can prevent complications, ensuring that the business remains protected. This is especially valuable if you have built a business before marriage or entering a civil partnership and wish to secure its future in case of unforeseen changes.

Couples with significant income disparities or differing financial responsibilities may benefit from clear expectations. A prenuptial agreement allows both partners to outline contributions and obligations, from property ownership to the sharing of financial responsibilities. By establishing a fair division of finances, a prenuptial agreement helps avoid conflicts down the road.

For couples who wish to work closely together, our collaborative law approach allows both partners and their solicitors to meet openly, fostering honest communication. This approach creates an agreement that both parties find fair, reflecting their priorities in a comfortable, supportive setting.

Every couple has distinct financial needs. Our team tailors advice to protect personal assets, secure family wealth, or clarify business interests. Known for our approachable and efficient service, we guide you through each stage with clarity and respect.

We focus on the details that make an agreement more enforceable, such as full financial disclosure and fair terms that courts are likely to uphold. Our meticulous approach helps ensure your agreement stands the best chance of being respected.

For a prenuptial agreement to be recognised by the court, it’s essential that both partners have received independent legal advice before signing. This ensures that each party fully understands the agreement and has entered into it willingly. At Anthony Gold Solicitors, we guide each partner through this process to make sure their rights and interests are fully protected.

A critical part of ensuring an agreement’s validity is full financial disclosure. This means that both parties openly share their financial situations, including assets, liabilities, income, and any expected inheritances. Our team ensures that this disclosure process is clear and thorough, preventing misunderstandings and creating a solid foundation for the agreement.

For a prenuptial agreement to be enforceable, it must be entered into freely by both parties, without pressure or undue influence. Ideally, the agreement should be completed well in advance of the wedding. This avoids any appearance of coercion, making the agreement more likely to be upheld by a court in future.

Courts are more likely to respect prenuptial agreements that are fair and reasonable at the time they are signed. This means that both parties’ needs are considered, and neither partner is left at an unfair disadvantage. Our solicitors at Anthony Gold are experienced in drafting balanced agreements that consider both partners’ circumstances and future needs.