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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

We help couples create effective agreements that provide clarity, fairness and peace of mind, whatever the future holds.

We help couples create effective agreements that provide clarity, fairness and peace of mind, whatever the future holds.

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Why Consider a Prenup or Postnup?

Whether before or after marriage, prenups and postnups are practical tools for protecting assets, planning for the future and ensuring both parties understand their financial position. At Franklins Solicitors, we guide couples through the process carefully, making sure agreements are fair, legally sound and tailored to your unique circumstances.

A Pre-Nuptial Agreement (prenup) is a legal agreement drawn up between a couple and entered into before marriage to set out how finances, property, assets and children would be handled in the event of divorce or separation. While no one plans for the marriage to end, a prenup can provide clarity, protection and peace of mind in case the relationship breaks down.

Common Reasons to Consider a Pre-Nuptial Agreement:

• Giving you both a say in how assets will be split if you decide to divorce: providing clear financial responsibilities on how finances will be managed during the marriage and once the marriage has ended.
• Allowing one partner to retain full control of business ownership: protecting business assets or shares in case of separation.
• Protecting inherited money, assets or savings: you and your partner wanting to protect any significant personal or family wealth including inheritances, family businesses, or other assets.
• Protecting children’s inheritance of specific assets.
• Protecting from large debts or liabilities: protecting one party from the other’s debts.

A prenup is not just about protecting assets, it also helps couples have open and honest conversations about money before marriage, which can strengthen a relationship.

A Postnuptial Agreement (postnup) is a legal agreement drawn up between a couple after they have entered into a marriage or civil partnership. It can provide protection and clarity in response to life changes or financial events.

Common Reasons to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement:

• Change in financial circumstances: such as receiving an inheritance, selling a business, or a sudden increase in wealth.
• Dividing assets from previous relationships: ensuring clarity for children or dependents from earlier relationships.
• Resolving disputes: addressing on going financial disagreements or clarifying responsibilities.
• Protecting family businesses or properties acquired during marriage: to ensure fair division if the marriage ends.
• Birth of children: updating financial arrangements to reflect family responsibilities.

A postnup provides couples with a clear understanding of their financial rights and responsibilities, helping to reduce conflict and provide security for the future.

Our Legal Agreements Services: Our family law team can draft tailored agreements that reflect your circumstances and protects your interests while ensuring both parties receive independent legal advice. We can help with:

  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Advice on Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples
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Our Legal Agreements Services

Our team can draft a tailored agreement that reflects your circumstances and protects your interests, while ensuring both parties receive independent legal advice. Here’s what we can help with:

  • Cohabitation Agreements

  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements

  • Advice on Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples

  • Updates and Reviews

Speak to our Family Law Team

If you’re going through a separation, experiencing family conflict or need advice on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, we’re here to help.

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Tailored Agreements

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Our solicitors ensure agreements are drafted to stand up to scrutiny, helping you avoid disputes later on.

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements Nuptials FAQs

How long does a prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement last?2026-02-25T13:24:32+00:00

A nuptial agreement will last for the duration of the marriage. However, it is prudent to revisit and amend depending on the change of personal circumstances, especially if your financial situation changes or children are born.

What cannot be included in a prenuptial agreement?2026-02-25T13:25:34+00:00

While prenuptial agreements can include a wide range of financial matters between couples, there are matters which are unlikely to be upheld by the Courts. For instance, child arrangements and child maintenance provisions as the courts prioritise the best interests and the welfare of the child. Other provisions include personal lifestyle clauses such as requirements regarding appearance and personal habits together with provisions encouraging divorce. The Courts will also not uphold any terms which are considered unfair or inequitable to one party.

What happens if my circumstances change after a prenup or postnup?2026-02-25T13:29:00+00:00

A nuptial agreement can be updated when your financial circumstances change, the birth of children, a risk of health issues to name a few. In these instances, a nuptial agreement can be updated by mutual agreement, providing full financial disclosure, seeking legal advice and formalising this into an agreement.

Can a prenup or postnup protect my business or inheritance?2026-02-25T13:35:42+00:00

Yes. A nuptial agreement can protect specific assets from being divided within divorce proceedings. Assets which have been inheritance can be protected for others. Interests in your business can be defined as a separate asset to ensure no disruption to its operation or ownership during the divorce proceedings.

What happens if my circumstances change after a prenup or postnup?2026-02-25T13:29:00+00:00

A nuptial agreement can be updated when your financial circumstances change, the birth of children, a risk of health issues to name a few. In these instances, a nuptial agreement can be updated by mutual agreement, providing full financial disclosure, seeking legal advice and formalising this into an agreement.

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