What is a prenuptial agreement?

What is a prenuptial agreement?

In this video, family solicitor Kristie Silsby explains what a prenuptial agreement is, who should consider one, and what its benefits are.

Kristie also discusses when the best time is to contact a lawyer about your prenuptial agreement and whether, in the event of a divorce or dissolution, courts will uphold its contents.

For more information on putting a prenuptial agreement in place, read our complete guide to prenuptial agreements.

If you and your partner are planning a wedding or civil partnership and would like to find out about protecting the assets you’ve worked hard for, please get in touch. 

What is the latest legal position on prenuptial agreements?

Prenuptial agreements have recently been debated in the House of Lords, with calls to reform marriage laws and proposals from the Law Commission to introduce a new form of marital property agreement.

This briefing, published by UK Parliament, sets out the legal status of prenuptial agreements in England and Wales, as well as the proposals to reform the law relating to such agreements and an accompanying commentary.

How can Willans’ family law experts help you?

Our friendly team of experienced family law solicitors and chartered legal executives can help you with a wide range of matters, from divorce, separation and finances, to your children, and prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements. We are committed to delivering the best outcome for you, and will give you supportive, careful guidance along the way.