Pre-nuptial agreements should be considered if you are
contemplating marriage and wish to protect your future financial
position. You can enter into a pre-marital (prenuptial) agreement
to ensure this. A prenuptial agreement is particularly useful
when there is a business involved, inherited assets or when the
interests of children from previous relationships need to be
protected.
These pre-nuptial agreements are not yet
legally binding in England and Wales but are evidence of intent,
and weight may be placed upon them by the court if the marriage
later fails.
A pre-nuptial agreement must be entered into well in advance of
a wedding and both individuals must have had the opportunity to
obtain independent legal advice. Financial disclosure is
essential.
Click on the link for the procedure to obtain
a pre-nuptial agreement.
