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Marriage is one of life's biggest commitments, both emotionally and financially. While nobody enters a marriage expecting it to fail, having honest conversations about money and making clear agreements about how assets would be divided if things don't work out can actually strengthen your relationship and provide peace of mind for both of you.
Parmjeet provides clear legal advice to couples considering a pre- or post-nuptial agreement. She helps clients understand how assets, income and future arrangements can be recorded fairly, and what steps are needed to give an agreement the best chance of being upheld.
These agreements are particularly relevant where there are significant assets, business interests, inherited wealth or children from previous relationships. With careful preparation and the right legal advice, they can provide both parties with clarity and confidence going into or during a marriage.
A pre- or post-nuptial agreement is not automatically legally binding in England and Wales. However, it can carry significant weight if it is later considered by a court, provided it was entered into freely and fairly, with both parties having a full understanding of its implications and having each received independent legal advice. Parmjeet will ensure your agreement is prepared in a way that meets these requirements.
It is strongly advisable to have a pre-nuptial agreement signed well in advance of the wedding, most definitely at least 28 days before. Signing too close to the wedding date could give the impression that one party felt pressured, which could undermine the agreement's weight before a court.
Yes. If circumstances change significantly after a post-nuptial agreement has been signed, it can be reviewed and updated. Parmjeet can advise on when a review might be appropriate and assist with any amendments needed.
The court will still consider the agreement, but the needs of any children (and the parent caring for them) take priority. If the agreement doesn't adequately provide for children's housing and financial needs, the court may depart from it to ensure the children are properly provided for.
This is why many agreements include provisions about what happens if children are born during the marriage.
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