Guides and advice on prenuptial agreements in England & Wales
A religious marriage contract carries deep meaning, but it is not automatically a civil prenup under England & Wales law. Here is how the two relate, what weight a faith contract carries in court, and why many couples choose to have both.
A nikah holds deep religious meaning, but on its own it may not protect you under England & Wales law, and the mahr is not a civil prenup. Here is why a civil marriage and a prenup often matter alongside the nikah, and how to arrange both.
The ketubah is a cherished part of a Jewish wedding, but it is not a civil prenup under England & Wales law. Here is how the ketubah and a civil prenup differ, what an English court would do, and how the two can work together.
Family expectations, dowries and gifts can all shape how a couple views a prenup. Here is how cultural traditions and prenups interact, and how to honour custom while still protecting yourselves legally in England & Wales.
Money is one of the biggest sources of friction in marriage — and one of the easiest to get ahead of. Here are the honest money conversations to have before you wed, and how to turn them into a fair financial plan.
Merge your money, keep it separate, or land somewhere in between? Here is how to think through combining finances before marriage, what "mingling" means on divorce, and how a prenup lets you have the best of both.
One pot, two pots, or a mix? Compare joint, separate and hybrid bank accounts when you marry, what each means if you ever divorce, and how a prenup fits alongside your banking to protect key assets.
Beyond the wedding budget lies a bigger financial picture to sort before you marry. Here is a practical, step-by-step money checklist for engaged couples, from full disclosure and debts to wills and a prenup.