A post-nuptial agreement is entered into for the same reasons as a prenuptial agreement but after marriage, usually on a life changing event such as a windfall or inheritance in order to try to protect those assets upon a divorce.
Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and co-habitation agreements - helping you protect wealth for the future.
If you are planning to get married, you may be considering a prenuptial agreement. These agreements are typically put in place to provide clarity around how you would manage your assets and wealth, whether held jointly or separately, should a relationship end.
Our team is experienced in helping to draft these types of agreement as well as post nuptial agreements where that is needed. Post nuptial agreements are agreements entered into after marriage but carry the same weight. This may be relevant where you receive an asset during the marriage (such as from inheritance or a sale of a business) or if you were unable to complete your agreement in good time before the ceremony.
If you plan to live with a partner and not get married, you may look at entering into a living together agreement and/or a declaration of trust. These agreements can clarify property ownership and set out how a property and the associated costs will be managed within the relationship or in the event of a relationship breakdown.
We can provide asset protection advice around practical measures to protect assets in the event of a relationship breakdown as well as drafting the documents or reviewing a draft presented to you by your partner or spouse. Whatever your plans, we will work with you to ensure that any agreement is transparent, comprehensive and reflects your agreed objectives, so that you are protected in the future.
A post-nuptial agreement is entered into for the same reasons as a prenuptial agreement but after marriage, usually on a life changing event such as a windfall or inheritance in order to try to protect those assets upon a divorce.
These agreements are becoming more commonplace and recognised as important by the courts. There are a number of legal requirements that must be present for the agreement to be capable of being upheld and this includes that the agreement is fundamentally fair. These agreements cannot currently completely bind the court. We will help you draft an agreement that is most likely to meet the court’s requirements to give the best chance of it being upheld.
This depends upon the complexity of your financial affairs and whether you and your (intended) spouse agree as to the terms of the document. 'Typical' Agreements range between £4,000 to £6,500 plus VAT. Our lawyers will discuss your particular circumstances and provide a specific quote before you are committed.
Zoe Porter
Partner and Head of Family
+44 (0)1392 333686 +44 (0)1823 232376 z.porter@ashfords.co.uk View more
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