Pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements

A pre-nuptial agreement (before marriage) or post-nuptial agreement (after the marriage has taken place) sets out ownership of belongings (including money, assets and property) and explains how it will be divided in the event of the breakdown of their marriage.

Whilst perceived by some to be pessimistic and unromantic, they can provide guidance to help protect your legal position circumventing time, expense and acrimony in the future should the worst happen. 

In this short video, Family Lawyer, Matthew Taylor at Stowe explains what a prenuptial agreement is, why you would need a prenup, how do you get a prenup, if a prenup is legally binding, can you change a prenup, and how can a family lawyer help?

Our lawyers can support you with drafting and advising in relation to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.