Prenup vs Postnup: What’s the Difference?
Prenup or postnup? The core difference is simply timing — one is signed before the wedding, the other after. Here is how the two agreements compare, how a court treats each, and which suits your situation.
Prenups vs Other Agreements
How a prenup compares with a postnup, a will, a cohabitation agreement, a declaration of trust, a religious marriage contract, and prenups elsewhere.
Start here: Prenup vs Postnup: What’s the Difference?
Prenup vs Cohabitation Agreement
Living together or getting married? A cohabitation agreement and a prenup do different jobs at different stages. Here is the key difference, why common law marriage is a myth, and why some couples need both in turn.
Prenup vs Will: Do You Need Both?
A prenup handles divorce; a will handles death. They are not alternatives — for most couples the answer is both. Here is how the two documents differ, why marriage makes a will urgent, and how to keep them aligned.
Divorce With No Prenup: What Happens If You Don’t Have One?
No prenup? Then a court decides how your finances are divided on divorce, with wide discretion and far less certainty. Here is what that actually means, how the court divides things, and how a prenup changes the picture.
UK vs US Prenuptial Agreements: Key Differences
American prenups work differently from UK ones. Here are the key differences — chiefly that US prenups are generally binding contracts, while UK prenups carry significant weight but are not automatic — and what that means if you have a US frame of reference.
Prenup vs Separation Agreement
A prenup looks ahead before marriage; a separation agreement deals with the present when a couple actually splits up. Here is how the two documents compare, how a court treats each, and which applies to your situation.
Prenup vs Declaration of Trust
A declaration of trust fixes who owns what share of a property; a prenup is broader and made for marriage. Here is how they differ, why marriage changes the picture, and why buying couples often need both.
Do Religious Marriage Contracts Count as Prenups in UK Law?
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.