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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Solicitors in Solihull

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If you want to agree how finances will be handled after a divorce, we can prepare or review a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement and explain its likely effect.

As the name suggests, a prenuptial agreement is created before your wedding or civil partnership. You typically create it two to three months before your ceremony. You can create a postnuptial agreement at any time after you are married. If you significantly increase your wealth after marriage, it can help to know how it will be divided if your relationship breaks down. We can bring clarity and expertise to your situation, helping you create a fair, balanced agreement.

How can our nuptial agreement solicitors help you?

Our nuptial agreement solicitors prepare terms around your circumstances and advise on agreements proposed by your partner. We explain how the document may affect future financial claims and identify questions that need resolving before signature. We can help you with:

  • Prenuptial agreements, including preparing proposed financial arrangements before marriage and allowing time for your partner to consider the terms with independent legal advice.
  • Postnuptial agreements, including recording arrangements during marriage where you want to address existing finances or respond to a change in your circumstances.
  • Independent advice on proposed agreements, including explaining the effect of terms prepared for your partner and identifying provisions that may need further discussion.
  • Financial disclosure, including identifying information about assets and liabilities so both of you can understand the financial position on which the agreement is based.
  • Existing property and family wealth, including recording intentions about assets brought into the marriage and examining how the proposed terms address future housing needs.
  • Business interests, including considering how the agreement should describe existing ownership and proposed treatment if your marriage ends.
  • Future needs and review provisions, including considering the effect of children or changes in health and identifying when the agreement should be reconsidered.
  • Updating existing agreements, including reviewing whether their terms still reflect your intentions and advising on further discussions or a postnuptial agreement where appropriate.

Why choose Pearcelegal for a nuptial agreement?

Our experience in advising on divorce financial settlements means we can explain how the proposed terms of a pre- or post-nuptial agreement could affect what you keep or receive on divorce.

If you want to protect business assets or an inheritance, we can also draw on our commercial and wills and trusts teams’ expertise to advise on how your nuptial agreement fits with your wider financial arrangements.

We offer a free initial consultation and a no-obligation quote, giving you an opportunity to discuss your concerns and understand the proposed costs before instructing us. If you’re planning a prenuptial agreement, tell us your wedding date when you contact us so we can discuss the time available to prepare and review it.

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If you want to prepare a nuptial agreement or have been asked to sign one, contact our family law team for a free initial consultation before committing to the proposed financial arrangements.

Page updated: 3rd November 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can an agreement protect an inheritance or business?

Yes, an agreement can record your intentions about an inheritance or business interest and may influence the financial outcome on divorce. Its effect depends on the agreement’s terms and the circumstances when provision is considered. You cannot assume the asset will be excluded regardless of future needs. We explain those limits when preparing or reviewing the proposed arrangements.

How far before the wedding should we sign?

Start discussions well before the wedding so both of you have time to disclose finances and obtain independent advice. A rushed signature can raise questions about pressure or understanding. There is no signing date that makes an agreement automatically binding. Tell us your wedding date when you enquire so we can discuss whether the proposed timetable allows proper consideration.

Do we each need our own solicitor?

Yes, you should each obtain independent legal advice so that you understand the agreement’s implications and can consider your own position. Separate advice helps demonstrate that the decision to sign was informed and freely made. The court will still assess the circumstances and fairness. We advise you individually and explain why your partner needs separate legal representation.

Why do I need a pre-nuptial agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding document that will outline what should happen in the event the relationship breaks down. This can help to manage expectations and ensure everyone is on the same page. It also paves the way for entering into a legally binding union. A prenuptial agreement is a safeguard for assets secured before the marriage.

Are prenuptial agreements legally binding?

No, prenuptial agreements are not automatically binding in England and Wales. Under current law, an agreement can carry substantial weight if you freely entered into it with a full appreciation of its implications, unless holding you to it would be unfair. The court retains its discretion when deciding financial provision, including consideration of needs.

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