Prenuptial
Agreements

For those with large inheritances or valuable assets who want to protect their wealth.

For partners seeking financial clarity by establishing ground rules for their financial future together.

For people who have experienced financial complications in past marriages and wish to secure their financial interests.

For individuals with substantial assets or income who aim to protect their financial achievements.

For property owners who wish to clarify their ownership and rights over real estate.

For business owners who have substantial shares, investments and holdings in the market.

For partners with different financial backgrounds, where one is wealthier than the other, and they wish to address this financial imbalance.

For partners who wants to maintain the equitable nature of their contributions and assets.

For partners with children from past relationships or marriages who want to ensure and protect their inheritance rights.

Prenups can pre-define how couples will share expenses after marriage, whether they be divided equally, according to each person’s income, or based on the value of owned assets. This ensures each partner contributes fairly to joint expenses.

Prenups can also have provisions to address major life events after marriage, such as career changes, parenthood, or receiving a large inheritance. This ensures the agreement remains relevant throughout the marriage.

A prenup provides a clear roadmap for the allocation of assets in case of divorce. It outlines how and what assets will be divided based on mutual agreement. This includes complex assets and investments such as real estate, pensions, valuable art collections, family heirlooms, and international investments that might be difficult to split equitably.

A prenup sets terms and conditions for different kinds of individual assets acquired before marriage, such as bank savings, investments, property, personal achievements, etc. This ensures they remain with the original owner or are distributed according to agreed terms.

A prenup can include provisions on how investments made before and after marriage will be handled. This covers the future of investments made jointly or individually after marriage, specifying whether they will remain individual property or be divided.

A prenup determines how individual and joint savings will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce. This can also include liquid assets that can be converted into cash, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities that either or both partners own.

A prenup can outline what happens to business assets owned by either or both partners. This includes rights to protect your business interests, ownership of holdings, investments, profits, shares, and more.

A prenup can clearly define how each partner’s income (both present and future) will be managed during and after the marriage, specifying whether it will remain individual property or shared income. Factors like appraisals, earnings from future business ventures, royalties, or other ongoing revenues will be considered.

A prenup can define ownership terms for individual properties acquired before or after marriage. It states whether the partners will have complete or partial ownership of their properties and if it should be treated as a separate entity in a divorce settlement.

A prenup can specify terms for the complete ownership of inherited items such as finances, heirlooms, property, or businesses. It can also include provisions on how future inheritances should be handled and assigned beneficiaries for these assets.

A prenup can dictate children’s rights from a previous marriage or relationship. This can include what property or assets they will have if the current marriage ends, including inheritance rights.

A prenup can include terms for managing debt if either partner is in debt or at risk of incurring debt after marriage. This provision ensures individuals are not liable for each other's pre-existing or future debts.

Both parties should have independent legal advice from experienced and qualified solicitors for a prenup to be enforceable or valid in the court.

A prenup should be signed at least 21 days before the wedding, allowing enough time for each partner to have a final read and verdict on it.

Both parties should have a mutual agreement on the terms and conditions of a prenup. Neither should be pressurised or threatened to sign or agree to it.

Both parties should be completely honest about their assets, finances, liabilities, and potential inheritances before finalising a prenup.

The agreement should be fair and reasonable for both parties, free of bias. Both parties should be mentally sound to understand its terms and conditions.

Solicitors provide independent legal advice to both parties, ensuring that a prenup is fair and that they understand its terms and implications. They help to protect against the prenup being challenged in court for being biased, irrational, or having undue influence.

Solicitors ensure an honest exchange of information on finances and assets between the couple. This helps prepare appropriate and reasonable financial statements for a prenup.

Solicitors help negotiate fair terms for both parties by understanding the provisions and protections each wants in a prenup. They advise on the most legally acceptable and fair way to proceed.

Prenups are a sensitive topic and can sometimes cause disagreements due to different financial priorities and expectations among partners. If you are struggling to agree on the terms and conditions of a prenup, it doesn't mean you have to end up in heated arguments.

At Frodshams, we have mediators who can facilitate discussions between couples in a more structured and neutral environment. This helps them explore underlying issues and potential solutions without the emotional intensity of direct negotiations.

Our specialist Family Law Solicitors draft the prenuptial agreement based on each partner's specific requirements. They also make sure the document is clear and detailed.

The first step is to have a one-on-one discussion with your partner about wanting a prenup and the personal or financial reasons for it. It is important to be open, honest, and respectful.

After discussing and clarifying what each partner wants from a prenup, gather relevant information about finances, assets, and any debts that need to be included. Be honest with each other, as failing to do so might result in an invalid prenup.

Once you have finalised what needs to be included in your prenup, seek expert guidance from a Family Law Solicitor. Your solicitor will then create a first draft of your prenup. This doesn't need to be perfect but should cover the relevant terms and conditions.

After the first draft is done, each partner should read through it with their respective solicitors. This gives them the opportunity to ask questions, clear any doubts, request edits, and negotiate for fairer terms for both parties.

When the changes are finalised on the first draft and both partners are in agreement with the prenup, the final draft should be signed and notarised by an official notary in front of witnesses. Absence of witnesses and notarisation can sometimes invalidate a prenup, even if everything else is legal and fair.