Can a Prenup Decide Children’s Arrangements or Maintenance?
A prenup cannot fix child maintenance or living arrangements, the court always keeps control of decisions about children. Here is what a prenup can and cannot cover, and why.
Prenup Guides & Advice
Guides and advice on prenuptial agreements in England & Wales, from the team behind UK Prenup's online prenuptial agreement, with a solicitor's advice from £750
The "Needs" Principle: The Limit on Every Prenup
There is one line no prenup can cross: it cannot leave a partner or children in real need. Here is how the "needs" principle limits every agreement, and how to work with it.
The Law Commission’s "Qualifying Nuptial Agreements"
The Law Commission proposed making prenups binding through "Qualifying Nuptial Agreements". Here is what they would involve, why they are not yet law, and why a careful prenup is already future-proof.
Who Can Witness a Prenuptial Agreement?
Your prenup needs a witness when you sign it as a deed. Here is who can witness it, who should not, and the simple rules for getting the witnessing right.
Executing a Prenup "As a Deed": What It Means
Prenups are usually executed "as a deed". Here is what that phrase means, why it matters, and how to sign your agreement so the formalities are right.
Why Both Partners Need Independent Legal Advice on a Prenup
Independent legal advice is one of the strongest things you can do to make a prenup hold up. Here is why it matters, what the advice involves, and how to get it without spending a fortune.
What Counts as Duress or Pressure in a Prenup?
A prenup must be signed freely. Here is what counts as duress, pressure or undue influence, the warning signs a court notices, and the simple steps that keep your agreement above suspicion.
What Makes a Prenuptial Agreement Valid, or Invalid?
Several things can make a court ignore a prenup: poor disclosure, no advice, pressure, or unfair terms. Here is exactly what makes a prenuptial agreement invalid, and how to avoid every one.