What is a postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a document that is drawn up if a couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage or a civil union. It sets out their intentions of how any assets should be divided should the relationship break down.
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Prenuptial (prenup) and postnuptial agreements (postnup) are similar, offering a certain level of protection by setting out the ownership of belongings (money, assets and property).
It is important to note that postnuptial agreements are not legally binding in England and Wales and are considered by a court along with other factors including the length of the relationship, the financial assets and the contribution made by each person.
A postnup can be made at any point following marriage or a civil union. It can be used to address the situation at that time and make provisions for the future – for example, if you have children.
It is important to get an expert postnuptial agreement solicitor to draft the document and ensure that you both have legal advice and full financial disclosure when deciding the terms.
Our team can advise you on this and is experienced in drafting a wide range of postnuptial agreements, from multi-million agreements with complicated assets to smaller agreements covering property and inheritance for children.
Judit Kerese
3 min read
20 Aug 2025
