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Clear, Practical Legal Advice on Postnuptial Agreements for Married Couples and Partners

Need help with a postnuptial agreement?

Deciding to protect your finances after marriage is a sensible, forward-thinking step, and it does not mean you expect the worst. At Holland Family Law in Leicester, our postnuptial agreement solicitors help married couples and civil partners clearly set out how their assets, property, and business interests would be divided if the relationship were to end. Whether you have received an inheritance, sold a business, bought a home, or simply want peace of mind, a postnuptial agreement records your intentions fairly and openly. We take the time to fully understand your financial situation, explain how these agreements work, and draft one tailored to you and your partner. With extensive experience in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, our family law team offers calm, practical guidance every step of the way. From your first consultation to signing the agreement, we make the process straightforward, discreet and reassuring.

What is a postnuptial agreement?

A postnuptial agreement, or post-nup, is a legal contract signed after you marry or enter a civil partnership. It sets out how your assets, property, and finances would be divided if you later separate. Similar to a prenuptial agreement but made once you are married, it brings clarity and reassurance and is often considered as insurance, should the worst happen.

What happens if you don’t have a postnuptial agreement?

Without a postnuptial agreement, there is no clear record of how you would like your financial matters handled if you separate. Any division would be left to negotiation or the court during divorce proceedings, which can be uncertain and stressful. A post-nup gives you both a fair, agreed starting point.

Who should consider a prenuptial agreement?

Postnuptial agreements suit married couples and civil partners who want to protect what matters to them. They are especially useful if you are about to receive an inheritance or influx of wealth that has not been the making of your joint endeavours. They also help couples whose financial situation has changed more generally since the wedding or where children have subsequently been born into the marriage.

How We Help You Get Started

STEP ONE

Get in touch.

Contact our Leicester team for a free 30-minute consultation, in person or by phone, at a time that suits you.

STEP TWO

Understand your position.

We take time to understand your financial situation, priorities and what you most want to protect.

STEP THREE

Full financial disclosure.

Both partners openly share their assets and income, so the agreement is fair and stands the best chance of being upheld.

STEP FOUR

Draft your agreement.

Our postnuptial agreement solicitors prepare a clear, tailored agreement covering your assets, property and financial arrangements.

STEP FIVE

Review and sign.

We explain every term and, with independent advice on both sides, finalise the agreement.

Who We Help

  • Married couples and civil partners wanting to protect their finances
  • Business owners safeguarding their business interests
  • Partners protecting an inheritance received or expected
  • People entering a second marriage with assets or children from previous relationships
  • Couples whose financial situation has changed since the wedding
  • Anyone who meant to sign a prenup but ran out of time

Protect your future fairly

Protect your future with confidence and fairness. Our friendly postnuptial agreement lawyers are here to listen, advise and safeguard what matters most. Contact Holland Family Law today to get started.

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From the moment I started to talk too Holland Family Law, they made me feel at ease with the possible situation that may be in store for me.  They answered all my questions with exceptional professionalism and clarity and with a sympathetic ear.  Thank you for your help.  I would recommend your firm thank you again.

Mr P, Leicester, December 2024

Holland Family Law have been fantastic on helping me deal with my divorce. They have guided me at every stage and explained the process to me so that I felt empowered throughout the whole process. They have always been at the end of the phone and respond to emails promptly which has put me at ease at such a difficult time. They were brilliant at explaining things in such a way so that I understand and can make informed decisions. I would highly recommend the whole firm.”

Ms BC, Lincs, February 2025

Just cannot thank you enough for all the help and support provided by the HFL Team, not just for me but especially for my daughters too. Thank you so much, it’s all much appreciated.

Mr F, Leicester, July 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Postnuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding in England and Wales, but courts give them significant weight. If the agreement is fair and meets your respective needs, both partners have independent legal advice, and there is full financial disclosure, a court is likely to uphold it. Our postnuptial agreement solicitors draft yours to give it the best possible standing.

There is no time limit. You can put a postnuptial agreement in place at any point after your marriage or civil partnership, whether that is weeks, months or many years later. Many couples arrange one after a change in their financial situation, such as an inheritance or a business sale.

It can, in certain circumstances. A court may set aside a post-nup if it was signed under pressure, without full financial disclosure, or if its terms are clearly unfair to one partner. This is why careful drafting and independent legal advice on both sides are so important, and exactly what we provide.

A postnuptial agreement can set out arrangements and/or maintenance for your children, but the court always keeps the final say on matters affecting them. It cannot include unfair or unrealistic terms, or anything that tries to remove the court’s powers entirely. We make sure your agreement is fair and realistic.

Yes. For a postnuptial agreement to carry weight, each partner should take independent legal advice from their own postnuptial agreement lawyer. This shows a court that you both fully understood the terms and signed freely. Our family law team can recommend a trusted solicitor for your partner if needed.

Getting started is simple. Contact our Leicester team for a free 30-minute consultation, where we will discuss your circumstances and explain your options. With extensive experience in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, our postnuptial agreement solicitors will guide you from the first meeting to signing the agreement, giving you real peace of mind.

Talk to Holland Family Law

Whether you’re applying for a C100 court order, seeking a C100 consent order or responding to an urgent situation, we’re here to support you. Our family lawyers provide practical guidance from the start of your application through to the final court order.

Book your 30-minute consultation with a family lawyer at Holland Family Law today.

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