Entering into a marriage marks an exciting new chapter in your life. Regardless, it does come with potential complications for your finances. To ensure that you have the right protections in place, and feel more comfortable moving forward, entering into a prenuptial agreement may be a sensible decision.
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal document which is used to define the financial assets you and your partner own, including any company assets, property, savings, cash and so on.
Prenuptial agreements serve to establish ownership of assets, and how these assets would be divided if you were later to divorce. As well as assets, prenuptial agreements can also cover liabilities and debts, establishing how these will be divided between the divorcing spouses.
At Butcher & Barlow, our experts have substantial experience in assisting clients with prenuptial agreements. As such, we can provide clear advice on how a prenuptial agreement can be of benefit to you and your partner, the process for drafting a prenuptial agreement, and whether amending an existing agreement would be in your best interests.
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Our experts can help you with matters including:
- Prenuptial agreement legal advice
- Assistance drafting prenuptial agreements
- Support with amending an existing prenuptial agreement
Reasons to choose Butcher & Barlow for your prenuptial agreement
- Free initial assessment for most family law issues
- Affordable, fixed fees offered wherever possible
- Legal aid available for qualifying cases
- An experienced Family team including members and accredited specialists of leading associations, such as the Law Society’s Children and Advanced Family Law Panel, as well as family law network Resolution
- In-house Mediator to facilitate swift, cost-effective out-of-court resolutions
- Branches throughout Cheshire and Manchester, offering expertise on your doorstep
Contact our Prenuptial Agreement Solicitors in the North West of England
To discuss the option of prenuptial agreements, and access specialist legal support, please contact us at Butcher & Barlow.
You can call us on +44 (0)161 764 4062 or email enquiries@butcher-barlow.co.uk
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Our prenuptial agreement legal services
Prenuptial agreement legal advice
If you are considering entering into a marriage prenuptial agreement, our Solicitors can provide all the legal advice that you’ll need. We can ensure that you understand how these agreements work, along with your legal rights and requirements.
We have previously worked with couples in a wide range of circumstances, and can help you to gather the information you’ll need to make full financial disclosure.
Drafting prenuptial agreements
If you wish to proceed, we can assist you with drafting a prenuptial agreement that reflects your needs and situation. With an understanding of your circumstances, we can draft a unique prenuptial agreement that is considered to be fair to both parties.
As part of the process, we can guide you to provide a financial disclosure, ensuring that any prenup accurately represents your assets, covering all the areas necessary.
Once the agreement has been drafted, we will review this with you, ensuring that you have a full understanding of the legal implications and terms prior to signing.
We can also advise you on your options if you have been served with a prenuptial agreement by your partner.
Amending your prenuptial agreement
Once you have entered into a prenuptial agreement, it is advisable to review the agreement every few years or so.
If your financial circumstances have changed significantly, compared to when you first drafted your prenuptial agreement, our solicitors can help you to make the necessary amendments and create a postnuptial agreement that reflects your new circumstances.
If your circumstances change, and you choose not to amend your prenup, it is worth noting that it may no longer it may no longer be enforceable if you divorce further down the line.
Why work with our Prenuptial Agreement Solicitors?
At Butcher & Barlow, we have an extensive history of working with clients in the North West of England. Thanks to the dedication of our team, we have an excellent reputation in the legal sector and in the community.
Our legal team are friendly and open, always taking a client centred approach. When helping family law clients, it is our aim to take the stance of a supportive friend, carefully handling your legal matters.
We understand that when clients choose a solicitor, what they are looking for is a consistently high-quality experience. When you choose us, working with a lawyer is never challenging, you’ll always benefit from consistent communication, receiving regular updates about the progress of your case.
