{"id":18458,"date":"2024-04-03T17:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T16:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.goodmanray.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=18458"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:50:41","slug":"nuptial-agreements","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/our-expertise\/divorce\/nuptial-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"\u09ac\u09bf\u09ac\u09be\u09b9\u09aa\u09c2\u09b0\u09cd\u09ac \u098f\u09ac\u0982 \u09ac\u09bf\u09ac\u09be\u09b9\u09cb\u09a4\u09cd\u09a4\u09b0 \u099a\u09c1\u0995\u09cd\u09a4\u09bf"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Solicitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning for the future is an important step in any relationship. Whether you are entering into marriage or a civil partnership, or are already in one, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements can offer reassurance and clarity about financial arrangements. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0997\u09c1\u09a1\u09ae\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09a8 \u09b0\u09c7 \u09b8\u09b2\u09bf\u09b8\u09bf\u099f\u09b0\u09cd\u09b8<\/a>, our experienced family law team provide sensitive, practical advice to help protect your interests and support constructive discussions with your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light rounded-xl\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-light-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/service-nuptial-agreements-jpg-webp.webp\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements solicitors - Picture of a man signing a prenuptial agreement.\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 62%\" style=\"object-position:50% 62%;\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are prenuptial and postnuptial agreements?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pre-nuptial agreement can be entered into by a couple prior to their marriage or civil partnership.&nbsp; A post-nuptial agreement can be entered into by a couple after their marriage or civil partnership. The agreement can show what the couple intend to do with their money or property if the marriage or civil partnership were to end.&nbsp; It can also show how the couple\u2019s money or property is to be treated during the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are not legally binding in England and Wales, in a decision of the <a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/sn03752\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supreme Court in 2010<\/a> (Radmacher v Granatino) the court said: \u2018The court should give effect to a nuptial agreement that is freely entered into by each party with a full appreciation of its implications unless in the circumstances prevailing it would not be fair to hold the parties to their agreement\u2019. Therefore the terms of a nuptial agreement may be decisive in the event of a dispute that is dealt with by the court, unless the effect of the agreement would be unfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover rounded-xl\" style=\"min-height:150px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-20227 size-large\" alt=\"Prenup Feature Image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Prenup-feature-image-1024x683.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Prenup-feature-image-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Prenup-feature-image-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Prenup-feature-image-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Prenup-feature-image.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u09aa\u09cd\u09b0\u09bf-\u09a8\u09aa \u09a8\u09be\u0995\u09bf \u09aa\u09cd\u09b0\u09bf-\u09a8\u09aa \u09a8\u09af\u09bc?<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">That is a question you may be asking yourself in advance of your upcoming marriage. Find out more about the benefits of a prenuptial agreement in <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/news\/2019\/02\/pre-nup-or-not-to-pre-nup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">this blog<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> by <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/our-team\/solicitors\/hannah-lamb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u09b9\u09be\u09a8\u09cd\u09a8\u09be \u09b2\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09ae\u09cd\u09ac<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/news\/2019\/02\/pre-nup-or-not-to-pre-nup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the Blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09aa\u09a6\u09cd\u09a7\u09a4\u09bf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering entering into a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, there are many elements that will need to be carefully considered. We are here to advise on the best outcome possible for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate that these can be difficult conversations to have with a partner and will help advise you on options to approach discussions. You can negotiate an agreement using mediation or collaborative law, or by using solicitors to negotiate and draft the terms of the agreement on your instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is good practice to finalise the agreement in good time before the wedding or civil partnership ceremony (ideally a minimum of 21 days prior to the ceremony), so that neither of you feels undue pressure to agree to anything. It can take time to deal with financial disclosure, negotiations and legal advice, so it is important to plan in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top tips in drafting a Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial agreement:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get organised and exchange full and frank financial information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider all available process options for coming to an agreement together (collaborative law, mediation, solicitor led negotiation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruct separate solicitors and both receive independent legal advice on the pros and cons of entering into the agreement and its content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalise the agreement in good time before the wedding and commit it to writing (for prenuptials only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If assets are held in more than one country, take advice in that jurisdiction as well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a review clause and committing to keeping the agreement up to date and relevant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign the agreement in the presence of a witness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover rounded-xl\" style=\"min-height:150px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/service-nuptial-agreements-jpg-webp.webp\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements solicitors - Picture of a man signing a prenuptial agreement.\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><br>Find out more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements by downloading and reading our guide which contains our top tips for making prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Top-tips-for-pre-nups.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read Our Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch with our Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Solicitors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are getting married or entering a civil partnership and wish to discuss your options regarding a <strong>pre-nuptial agreement<\/strong>, or perhaps you are already married or in a civil partnership and wish to discuss your options regarding a <strong>post-nuptial agreement<\/strong>, then we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please get in touch using whichever method is easiest for you. You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">form on our website<\/a>, you can email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mail@goodmanray.com\">mail@goodmanray.com<\/a>&nbsp;or email the solicitor you would like to work with here directly using the email address on their profile. Alternatively, feel free to ring us on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:02076081227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>&nbsp;and you will be able to speak with someone who can discuss how we can assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758800819373\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are prenuptial and postnuptial agreements legally binding in England and Wales?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While not automatically legally binding, courts usually give effect to agreements freely entered into with full understanding, unless it would be unfair to enforce them (Radmacher v Granatino, 2010). A well-prepared agreement can therefore carry significant weight.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758800834261\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should be included in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Agreements can cover how assets, property, savings, and pensions are managed during the relationship and divided if it ends. They can also include provisions for financial support and arrangements for children, as long as they are fair and reasonable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758800857775\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should a prenuptial agreement be signed before a wedding or civil partnership?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is best to finalise a prenuptial agreement well in advance\u2014ideally at least 21 days before the ceremony\u2014to ensure there is enough time for full financial disclosure, independent legal advice, and careful consideration without pressure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758802455522\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I create a post-nuptial agreement after getting married or entering a civil partnership?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A post-nuptial agreement can be made at any point during a marriage or civil partnership. It can clarify financial arrangements, protect assets, and help prevent disputes in the future. Like prenuptial agreements, it carries weight with the court if entered into fairly with full understanding by both parties.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758805933642\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the meaning of a pre nuptial?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by a couple before they get married or enter into a civil partnership. Commonly known as a &#8220;prenup,&#8221; it outlines how their assets and financial responsibilities will be handled in the event of a future separation or divorce.\u00a0It serves to clarify and protect each person&#8217;s pre-marital property, such as inheritances, investments, or trust funds, and can also make provisions for assets acquired during the marriage.\u00a0While prenups are not always automatically legally binding in some jurisdictions, they are taken seriously by courts, particularly if they are fair, transparent, and both parties had full financial disclosure and legal advice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8524020a23700c1776a732dea33856cb\">\u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u09ab\u09cb\u09a8 \u0995\u09b0\u09c1\u09a8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bef4e176f98c771358599861181a9bee\">\u260e\ufe0f \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0995\u09b2 \u0995\u09b0\u09c1\u09a8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/contact-us\/\">\u09b2\u09a8\u09cd\u09a1\u09a8<\/a> \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8\u09c7 <a href=\"tel:020 7608 1227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>&nbsp;<br>\u260e\ufe0f \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0995\u09b2 \u0995\u09b0\u09c1\u09a8&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/bn\/contact-us\/\">\u09ac\u09cd\u09b0\u09be\u0987\u099f\u09a8<\/a> \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8\u09c7 <a href=\"tel:01273 090211\">01273 090211<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can provide clarity and reassurance for couples entering into, or already in, a marriage or civil partnership. They set out how finances and assets will be managed during the relationship and if it ends. Goodman Ray\u2019s experienced solicitors offer practical, sensitive advice to help you make informed choices with confidence.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":19215,"parent":18339,"menu_order":25,"template":"","class_list":["post-18458","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Solicitors - Goodman Ray Solicitors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Clear, expert advice on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. 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