Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement can provide and protection for both partners by outlining financial responsibilities and expectations before marriage. It helps to minimize conflicts and misunderstandings, ensuring a smoother transition in the event of a separation or divorce.
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Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements are legal documents designed to set out the terms in which property and wealth will be dealt with at certain points in a relationship. As such, it is essential to engage legal advice and guidance in the negotiation and preparation of these documents.
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Prenuptial Agreement – This is a contract drawn up and signed by people before they marry each other, and it sets out what should happen to assets and finances in the event of marital breakdown. These documents must be completed and signed at least 21 days before the wedding takes place.
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Postnuptial Agreement – This is a contract drawn up and signed by people after they marry each other, setting out what should happen to assets and finances in the event of marital breakdown.
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Cohabitation Agreement – This is a contract drawn up and signed by people before they begin living together, and sets out plans for how to proceed in the event of one or both parties moving out separately.
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These agreements do carry a notable amount of weight in such official proceedings, and can provide a clear guide to the Court with regard to any settlement agreements.
Scotts Hall & Birtles Solicitors has a long history of helping families and couples with the legal side of relationships, including with the drafting and execution of Prenuptial,
Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements. Prenuptial Agreements in particular require each party to receive their own, independent legal advice, and each of these types of agreement should be based on a comprehensive and complete exchange of personal financial information. To that end, you can rest assured that our team will handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and discretion.
To learn more about how we can help you with your Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements, please contact our team today.
