What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement provides clarity for couples in respect of their finances and children in their relationship. A Prenuptial Agreement is suitable for both marrying couples and couples about to register their Civil Partnership.

The Agreement must be entered into voluntarily, each party having had independent legal advice and must be signed at least 21 days prior to any wedding or civil partnership the ceremony.

Your solicitor will obtain the information needed from you and create an agreement for your signature. The Courts are not obliged under UK law to keep to the agreement but unless there have been significant changes they are likely to regard the agreement as very persuasive.

What is included in the Fixed Fee?

The fee includes drafting and amending the agreement as well as time for discussions and advice for you. The fee assumes that you have agreed the general nature of what you would like to happen if your relationship ends. In addition to the completion and filing or all the paperwork we include an allowance of 1 hour discussion with you by phone, e-mail or in person. In the vast majority of cases this is more than sufficient to deal with all the above issues.

If you are in greater dispute about any aspect of  the agreement you will need advice beyond that provided by the fixed fee. If you believe this applies to you contact Powells to obtain a quote.

We include:

• Obtaining the information we need to be able to draft the agreement
• Telling you of issues you might wish to consider
• Drafting the agreement
• Arranging for correct signature
• Storing the original

You will be allocated a solicitor to draft the agreement.

You will be provided with email and direct dial and contact number for your solicitor.

Why pay a Fixed Fee?

By paying a fixed fee at the start of your case you have certainty about the costs involved. The alternative is to pay an hourly rate (£220 plus VAT) for the time your solicitor spends on your case.