As couples plan their perfect day, a growing number are also choosing to protect their future together by embracing pre-nuptial agreements as a practical and thoughtful part of modern marriage.
Wedding season carries a special kind of magic with sun-drenched ceremonies, heartfelt vows and hopeful beginnings. For many couples it is also a moment of vulnerability.
Pre-nups are no longer seen as an unromantic formality reserved for celebrity couples, they are a sensible step for couples looking to take control
As two lives join emotionally, they often blend financially. It’s not something everyone likes to talk about, but it’s the time to consider a pre-nuptial agreement. Thankfully the conversation around them is changing.
Pre-nups are no longer seen as an unromantic formality reserved for celebrity couples, they are a sensible step for couples looking to take control. Embracing a pre-nup is not a symbol of mistrust but an act of care, clarity and mutual respect.
Not only are they respected by the courts, they are anticipated by advisors and increasingly expected by families.
Regardless of how you have accumulated wealth, a pre-nup protects what you’ve built should the marriage come to an end. Although not automatically binding – though that is likely to change soon – prenups carry decisive weight when the following conditions apply:
• The agreement is entered into freely
• All parties receive legal advice
• The agreement is fair
• It is signed no less than 28 days before wedding
This gives couples a significant degree of control and predictability as a pre-nup can safeguard assets such as:
• Pre-marital assets
• Interest in family business
• Gifts and inheritance
• Future income and financial windfalls
• Children’s financial security
As invitations go out and flowers are chosen, it’s natural to focus on celebration. Yet preparing for the future is an equally profound act of partnership.
A prenup doesn’t predict divorce it prepares for life. In that sense it might be one of the most loving conversations a couple can have.
For further details of Pre-nups, please contact Vandna at Knights: vandna.sharma@knightsplc.com or call 01932 590518
This article appears in the spring edition of Premier Magazine
