Marriage
Prenups, postnups and the money conversations couples have before the wedding, with what each step actually costs in the UK.
Are Prenups Legally Binding in the UK?
A prenup is not automatically binding in England and Wales, but since Radmacher v Granatino the courts give it decisive weight when both partners disclose their finances fully, take independent legal advice, and the outcome is fair. Scotland works differently.
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Can You Write Your Own Prenup in the UK?
Yes, you can draft your own prenup in England and Wales. No law stops you. But the independent legal advice condition from Radmacher v Granatino means a self-drafted agreement carries far less weight in court than one built with proper advice.
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How Much Does a Prenup Cost in the UK?
A prenup in the UK typically costs between £1,000 and £5,000 combined, more for complex finances, because both of you need your own solicitor. Here are sourced price ranges and what actually drives the cost up.
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What Is a Postnuptial Agreement in the UK?
A postnuptial agreement is signed after the wedding rather than before it, but the same Radmacher v Granatino test decides how much weight a court gives it. Here is how postnups work, the situations that prompt one, and whether timing changes the legal risk.
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What Cannot Be Included in a Prenup in the UK?
Four things a UK prenup cannot enforce: anything deciding arrangements for children, clauses leaving a partner dependent on the state, non-financial lifestyle terms, and outcomes so one-sided they fail the Radmacher fairness test. Here is exactly where the line sits, with case law.
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How to Get a Prenup in the UK: Step by Step
Yes, you can get a prenup in England, Wales and Scotland. Here is the process most family law solicitors recommend, in order, starting six months before the wedding and finishing with signatures at least 28 days before it.
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