Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Pre-Registration Agreements

A pre-nuptial or pre-registration agreement is a document drafted prior to a marriage or civil partnership, by the couple with the help of a qualified family law solicitor. It is intended to help define the way in which a couple's assets will be held during the marriage, and the way in which they are intended to be divided should divorce or separation occur.

The drafting of a pre-registration or pre-nuptial agreement may seem unromantic, awkward or unnecessary, but such documents can lend valuable definition to the division of financial assets following a divorce or separation. It is important that they are drafted properly, and therefore it is strongly recommended that you seek the advice of a professional family law or divorce law solicitor in order to ensure your wishes are efficiently and clearly set out.

• Whilst pre-marital agreements are not yet binding under UK law, they can be taken into account by the courts upon divorce or dissolution, and can help speed decisions and the procedure at what is often a traumatic time.

At Farleys, we possess all the necessary skills and expertise to advise on the legal drafting of pre-nuptial or pre-registration agreements which allow for a division of assets in accordance with the wishes of the client. Our specialist family law solicitors and divorce lawyers are more than capable of treating the subject with the discretion it requires, and will be happy to provide legal advice and support during the drafting process.

For more information on the drafting of pre-nuptial or pre-registration agreements, or simply to speak to our experienced team of family law solicitors, call 0845 050 1958 or e-mail us.