Prenup Solicitors & Postnup Lawyers

Planning a future together often involves important financial decisions. Whether you are preparing for marriage, entering a civil partnership or already married, a pre or post nuptial agreement can help you both understand your financial position and agree how you would like your assets to be treated if circumstances change.

Putting an agreement in place is a positive, practical step. It gives you an opportunity to have open conversations about finances, protect existing assets and establish shared expectations.

Our solicitors help couples across England and Wales put fair, considered arrangements in place.

We recognise that discussing financial arrangements within a relationship can sometimes feel sensitive. Our approach is supportive and straightforward. We will explain the legal considerations, help you think through your priorities and guide you towards an agreement that reflects your circumstances and takes account of both partners’ interests.

We make it possible to plan ahead with confidence, putting clear arrangements in place that support your future together.

If you are considering a pre or post nuptial agreement, get in touch with our family law solicitors. We will listen, explain your options and help you understand the next steps.

Pre and post nuptial agreements: understanding your options

Although both agreements serve a similar purpose, the main difference is when they are made.

Pre nuptial agreements

A pre nuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is made before marriage or entering a civil partnership. It sets out how you and your partner would like your finances, property and other assets to be dealt with if your relationship were to end.

These agreements can be particularly helpful where one or both partners own a business, have inherited assets, hold property independently or want to protect wealth intended for children from a previous relationship.

We help you consider what should be included, understand the legal implications and prepare an agreement that reflects your shared intentions.

Post nuptial agreements

A post nuptial agreement, sometimes called a postnup, serves a similar purpose but is made after marriage or entering a civil partnership.

You may wish to put an agreement in place following a significant financial change, such as receiving an inheritance, acquiring business interests or making new arrangements around family wealth. It can also provide reassurance if you did not enter into an agreement before your wedding.

Our solicitors will help you review your financial circumstances, understand what is reasonable and put arrangements in writing that provide greater certainty for the future.

How we help you put an agreement in place

A well-considered agreement starts with understanding what matters to both of you. We take the time to discuss your circumstances, explain how the law applies and identify the financial arrangements you may want to address.

We will also help you consider how future changes, including having children or changes in income, could affect the fairness of your agreement.

Both partners should have the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice and share relevant financial information before signing. We will explain why these steps matter and guide you through the process, from initial discussions and drafting through to reviewing and finalising the agreement.

We understand that clarity around costs is important when planning ahead. We will explain the scope of the work and your pricing options from the outset, including fixed fees where appropriate. If your circumstances require additional advice or the scope changes, we will keep you informed so you can make decisions with confidence and stay in control of costs.

Talk to our pre and post nuptial agreement solicitors

Whether you are preparing for marriage, reviewing your financial arrangements or looking to protect assets for the future, our family law solicitors can help you put a clear, considered agreement in place.

As trusted legal experts, we take the time to understand what matters to you and provide practical guidance at every stage. Where your circumstances involve property, business interests or wider financial planning, our specialists work together to provide joined-up advice.

Our family law team is recognised in Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK, giving you additional reassurance as you make important decisions about your future.

With offices across Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire, including Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester, Southport and Stoke, we offer accessible support that keeps your priorities at the heart of our advice.

Call us or complete the form below to arrange an initial conversation. We will listen, explain your options and outline the next steps towards putting an agreement in place that gives you greater clarity and confidence for the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre and post nuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding in England and Wales. However, courts can give them significant weight when deciding financial arrangements following divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership. The court will consider factors such as whether both partners entered into the agreement freely, understood its implications and whether it would be fair to uphold its terms.

It is sensible to begin discussions well before your wedding or civil partnership ceremony. This gives you both time to consider your finances, obtain independent legal advice and agree the terms without unnecessary pressure. Although there is no fixed statutory deadline for signing a pre nuptial agreement in England and Wales, leaving sufficient time is important.

An agreement can address a wide range of financial matters, including property, savings, investments, pensions, inherited assets, business interests and how certain financial responsibilities might be managed if you separate. It can also identify assets that you would prefer to keep separate and explain how you intend to deal with wealth acquired during the marriage.

Yes. Financial circumstances and family needs can change over time, so it may be sensible to review an existing agreement. For example, you may wish to reconsider the terms after having children, receiving an inheritance, selling a business or experiencing a significant change in income.

Independent legal advice for each partner is strongly recommended. It helps ensure that both of you understand the agreement, its financial implications and the rights you may be affecting. One solicitor cannot provide independent advice to both partners on their potentially differing interests.

If you are living together without being married or in a civil partnership, a cohabitation agreement may be more appropriate. A cohabitation agreement can help you set out arrangements relating to property, finances and responsibilities while living together, as well as what should happen if you separate.