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Prenuptial Agreement Solicitors in Eastbourne

A prenuptial agreement can ensure that you and your fiancee start the next phase of your lives together with a level of financial certainty and openness. Our prenuptial agreement solicitors in Eastbourne can put an agreement in place that sets out how you will deal with financial issues and protect each other no matter what the future holds,

Our family law team provide sound and practical advice and will work with you to agree on the right terms and conditions for your agreement. We are accredited by the Law Society for Advanced Family Law work for of our legal expertise and good client care.

How we can help with prenuptial agreements in Eastbourne

We offer a full prenuptial agreements service, including:

  • Advice on putting a prenuptial agreement in place
  • Financial disclosure for prenuptial agreements
  • Drafting and agreeing on prenuptial agreements
  • Legal advice if you have been given a prenuptial agreement to sign
  • Pre-civil partnership agreements
  • Postnuptial agreements

Why choose our prenuptial agreement solicitors in Eastbourne

Our family law solicitors have the expertise to draft a prenuptial agreement tailored to your needs that will give you a sound financial framework for the future, reducing the risk of misunderstandings and disagreements between you and your partner.

A prenuptial agreement can contain a range of provisions dealing with your finances both during your marriage and in the event it should end. It can clarify which assets each party owns, how bills will be dealt with, and who will take responsibility for debts.

It can be particularly helpful if one party has children from a previous relationship and wants to protect assets to provide for them in the future.

We have been helping clients with their family law needs for more than four decades and have a reputation for excellence. Our clients stay with us for many years and we are often honoured to be recommended to their friends and families.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with our prenuptial agreement solicitors in Eastbourne

We are happy to offer you a 30-minute free consultation about making a premarital agreement. This service comes with no expectations from us, and we will never pressure you to take additional steps unless you wish to do so.

To arrange your initial consultation, you can:

How we can help you with prenuptial agreements in Eastbourne

Advice on putting a prenuptial agreement in place

We can advise you as to whether a prenuptial agreement is beneficial for your circumstances. If you have assets that you wish to protect, such as an interest in a business or family company, or there is a possibility that you will inherit money, a prenuptial agreement can take this into account.

A similar agreement can be put in place for those who will be entering into a civil partnership. This is generally referred to as a pre-civil partnership agreement. Again, we can draft an agreement on your behalf or provide advice if you have been given a document to sign.

The courts will usually follow the terms of a prenuptial agreement, should a couple divorce, provided that certain criteria were met when the agreement was prepared, including:

  • It was correctly drafted and signed as a deed
  • Both parties made full financial disclosures to each other
  • The agreement was entered into freely and without pressure
  • Both parties received independent legal advice before signing
  • The agreement is fair and both parties’ needs are met
  • The agreement does not prejudice the interests of any children
  • The agreement was signed at least a month before the marriage

If a marriage should end in divorce, having a prenuptial agreement in place can make the process faster, more cost-effective and less upsetting for both parties.

Financial disclosure for prenuptial agreements

Before putting a prenuptial agreement in place, you and your future spouse will need to make full financial disclosures to each other. We can assist you in ensuring that all of your assets and liabilities are properly documented and advise you in light of the disclosure received from your future spouse.

Drafting and agreeing on prenuptial agreements

We can prepare a robust prenuptial agreement on your behalf, aiming to protect your position and ensure that you have financial assurance for the future. We will work with you to identify the assets that are of most importance to you and lay out how you would like matters dealt with between you both.

Where necessary, we can negotiate on your behalf with your future spouses’s solicitor to agree on the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Prenuptial agreement advice if you have been asked to sign

If you have been offered a prenuptial agreement to sign, you should take independent legal advice before going ahead. We can go through your financial situation and that of your future spouse and discuss whether the agreement is fair and reasonable. If changes need to be made, we can negotiate these.

Postnuptial agreements

If you are already married, you can put a similar agreement in place setting out how you will deal with financial matters. This is referred to as a postnuptial agreement and is effectively the making of a prenuptial agreement after marriage. A postnuptial agreement can be useful if circumstances change, for example, if you have children and one of you will be giving up your career to care for them, or, if you have received a windfall such as an inheritance, or you have set up a business, or you will be taking on a share in a family enterprise.

Our prenuptial agreement fees in Eastbourne

Our services represent excellent value for money for advice from expert prenuptial solicitors. Prenuptial agreement costs will depend on the complexity of your situation. If you would like to call us, we will be happy to give you an estimate of the fees. We will make sure that you have an accurate quote before we start to work.

It is often the case that a prenuptial agreement can save money in the long run should you separate, as it will make process of putting a financial order in place considerably quicker and cheaper.

Speak to our prenuptial agreement solicitors in Eastbourne

From our offices in Eastbourne and Hastings, our prenuptial agreement lawyers work with clients across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To arrange a free, no obligation 30-minute interview with our team, you can:

How can we help you?

Call us today on 01323 644222 to get the specialist help you need.

How can we help you?

Call us today on 01323 644222 to get the specialist help you need.