Postnuptial Agreement Solicitors

Glanvilles’ postnuptial agreement solicitors can advise couples on how to protect their finances after marriage.

We understand how to proactively guide the discussion of finances and the marriage with respect to your relationship. Our postnuptial agreement service helps you establish a strategy for your future, tailoring each term to you and ensuring it is accurate and finalised.

Our skilled postnuptial agreement solicitors can advise on all postnuptial arrangement matters, working alongside our wider divorce, settlements and children team to focus on the wider impact of your postnuptial agreement.

Glanville also has a skilled pre- and post-nuptial agreements team, which ensures that the entire process of such agreements is fully considered and unpacked so that you understand all of the options available to you.

Get in touch with our postnuptial agreement solicitors

To speak to our postnuptial agreement solicitors in West Sussex and Hampshire, get in touch with our family lawyers by giving us a call at one of our local branches in Chichester, Fareham, Havant or Petworth. Alternatively, please fill in our online enquiry form for a quick response.

How our postnuptial agreement lawyers can help

Postnuptial agreements provide an opportunity for couples to have a detailed, honest discussion around their shared financial future. Understandably, the sensitivity of talking about finances makes this a subject that should be approached with shared goals and understanding.

The guidance and support that a postnuptial agreement solicitor can provide is key to navigating these discussions whilst keeping your goals aligned and costs and time to a minimum.

We can explain your rights and obligations, draft a legally binding agreement with each term tailored to you, protect your shared and split assets, and prepare for the future.

Our postnuptial agreement solicitor expertise includes:

Explaining your rights and obligations

A postnuptial agreement outlines what financial provisions you and your spouse are entitled to during a marriage and in the event of a separation.

By working with a professional, you and your spouse can rest assured that you understand the agreement you are making and that your arrangements are mutual.

Our postnuptial agreement solicitors can set out your rights as a couple and as individuals, ensuring that you are working within the law to protect your circumstances and the full implications of your arrangement.

Drafting a legally binding agreement

A postnuptial agreement must be fully compliant with existing regulations and law in order for the court to enforce it if necessary.

Our solicitors review and draft contracts to ensure that they meet all legal standards, as well as using clear, appropriate language to minimise the likelihood of future disputes.

Each term will be crafted to reflect your individual and joint intentions, meeting the requirements for clarity and fairness so that the court will recognise if needed.

Negotiating on specific terms

Each postnuptial agreement needs to be tailored to your unique finances and asset portfolio, the future you want, and your relationships.

Glanvilles’ solicitors regularly advocate for our clients during negotiations on individual terms, ensuring that you do not find yourself in an unfair situation should you divorce.

Protecting assets

Postnuptial agreements can be used to protect specific assets that you are concerned about after your marriage, such as property, investments, or an inheritance.

By establishing a postnuptial agreement, you can ensure that neither you nor your spouse is left in a difficult position if your relationship ends.

Preventing future disputes

A properly drafted postnuptial agreement can significantly reduce the risk of future legal battles, no matter how your marriage develops.

Our solicitors will ensure that your postnuptial agreement protects you and your spouse with a fair and transparent documentation of all of your agreements.

Frequently asked questions about postnuptial agreements

What is a postnuptial agreement?

A postnuptial agreement is a legal document drawn up after a marriage, allowing the spouses to outline how their assets, finances, and any other specific matters should be divided in the event of a divorce, separation, or death. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement but takes place after the wedding.

How to create a postnuptial agreement

The process behind creating a postnuptial agreement involves:

Both parties instruct separate solicitors
Both parties provide a full financial disclosure of all assets, income, and liabilities
The agreement is drafted, setting out how savings, property, debt, pensions, and all other assets will be organised
Each party must freely, and without pressure or coercion, sign the document.

An experienced family law solicitor can help you ensure that the court will accept the agreement and that it is properly structured to protect you in the future.

How long after marriage can you get a postnuptial agreement?

There is no time limit to establishing a postnuptial agreement. Once you have gotten married, you can choose whether to create one right after the wedding, wait a while, or even decide to draft one years after the marriage when prompted by major life changes, such as having children, starting a business, or receiving an inheritance.

Why do people get postnuptial agreements?

Couples may choose to get a postnuptial agreement for a range of reasons unique to them, some of which could be:

Safeguarding inheritances or family wealth
Protecting individual assets
Updating or replacing a prenuptial agreement
Clarifying what happens during a divorce or separation
Preventing the likelihood of legal disputes

By contacting a family law solicitor, you can ensure that your agreement has terms tailored to your specific needs and fully covers your reasons for drafting it.

What cannot be included in a postnuptial agreement?

Postnuptial agreements cannot be unfair or unreasonable to one of the parties, nor can they involve illegal or unethical clauses. The court will recognise these and dismiss them outright if they are brought forward. Similarly, the agreement cannot limit or exclude child support or responsibilities, as the court always prioritises the child’s best interests.

If the court suspects that the agreement was made under duress or coercion, that either party was misled about the contents, or that there was no full financial disclosure made, then these could also be reasons for the court to disregard the agreement. By reviewing your contract with a solicitor, they can suggest ways to make it legally sound.

Are postnuptial agreements legally binding in the UK?

Postnuptial agreements are not automatically binding, but the courts in the UK generally uphold them as long as they meet all of the qualifications that make the agreement valid. The conditions include:

Both parties had independent legal advice
The agreement was freely and voluntarily made
There was a full, honest financial disclosure
The terms are fair and reasonable

While courts retain the final say, expert solicitors can ensure that all validity criteria are met and that the agreement will stand in court.

How much does a postnuptial agreement cost?

The cost of a postnuptial agreement will depend on the complexity of the financial arrangement and the number of sessions it takes to reach an agreement on all of the terms.

Our specialist postnuptial agreement solicitors can explain the cost of our legal fees at each stage, providing a transparent breakdown to enable you to confidently commit to your financial obligations.

Why choose Glanvilles for help with postnuptial agreement matters?

At Glanvilles, we have a high track record for helping our clients finalise successful, dependable postnuptial agreements.

Our solicitors hold the Law Society’s Family Law Advanced accreditation, and members of our team are part of Resolution, the expert family law group for family law solicitors. We uphold having proactive conversations that follow a non-combative, supportive path towards securing our clients’ needs.

We guarantee that your time with us will be instructive and supportive. Our award of the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation is testament to our commitment to outstanding client care.