Pre-Nuptial & Post-Nuptial Agreements

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements are increasingly common among couples who want clarity about their financial arrangements should their relationship end. MCR Solicitors drafts fair, balanced agreements designed to stand up in court.

Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Made before marriage, these agreements set out how assets will be divided if you divorce. They can protect:

• Pre-marital assets and savings
• Business interests and shares
• Inheritance expectations
• Family wealth
• Future earnings from specific assets

Post-Nuptial Agreements

Made after marriage, these serve similar purposes and may be appropriate when:

• Circumstances have changed since marriage
• One spouse receives an inheritance
• A business becomes more valuable
• You didn't have a pre-nup but wish you had

Making Agreements Enforceable

To maximise enforceability, agreements should be:

• Entered into freely without pressure
• Made with full financial disclosure
• Signed with independent legal advice for both parties
• Fair to both parties' needs