Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreements, Alton

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement (sometimes known as a prenup or postnup) is a form of legal agreement that aims to set out who will get what in the event of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Whilst you may not want to consider that your relationship or marriage will end, over half of UK marriages end in divorce or separation. Hence, taking steps to set up precautionary arrangements is essential.

Couples can protect their legal rights and lessen future costly disputes by implementing appropriate legal documents. Our specialist family law team can provide expert advice and guidance on the right one for you.

To speak to one of our friendly, experienced family lawyers, please call 01420 558336 or email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk.

Solicitors for Prenups and Postnups

Bookers & Bolton are experienced in all areas of Family Law, and we understand that entering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with your partner can be daunting. Therefore, receiving specialist guidance from one of our experienced family lawyers can help put your mind at ease.

We will ensure that your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement accommodates your best interests and that both parties fully understand all the terms and consequences of the agreement before you enter it. In most cases, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can cover, but aren’t limited to:

• Protecting children’s inheritance or specific assets.
• Protecting you from your partner’s debt.
• Protecting inherited money, assets, or savings.
• Protecting your businesses.
• How you prefer assets to be split in the instance of divorce.

It is essential that you seek advice from a specialist prenup or postnup lawyer to ensure your marital agreement is drafted correctly for it to be deemed legally binding.

Hampshire Family Lawyers

You might consider creating your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement without seeking the advice of a trusted legal professional. However, to ensure that your document is comprehensive, legally binding and viable should the relationship result in divorce proceedings, seeking advice is essential.

At Bookers & Bolton, we ensure that when our family solicitors assist you, your best interests will remain paramount. We will do all we can to answer your questions and ensure you fully understand your rights and obligations.

If you and your partner are not married but live together, consider creating a cohabitation agreement. Working similarly to a pre- or postnuptial agreement, cohabitation agreements are legally binding and can introduce legal rights between couples in situations where there are no existing rights.

The solicitors at Bookers & Bolton are here to advise you on all aspects of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and any other matters surrounding Family Law. Our team of meticulous and proactive solicitors will provide you with the highest quality and professional service. We will guide you through the process, ensuring you understand the agreement and that you are signing the document freely.

For legal advice from specialist family law solicitors, please contact us on 01420 558336, email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk or fill in an enquiry form today.

Our prenuptial and postnuptial agreements solicitors can support you with your family law matter, either online, via phone and video call, or face to face, where clients from our local community in Alton, Hampshire, can visit our offices.

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