Yes — already cohabiting does not stop you getting a prenup, as long as you are planning to marry. A prenup is about the marriage, not about whether you currently live together.
Cohabiting now, marrying soon
Plenty of couples live together before the wedding. Making a prenup simply sets out how your finances would be handled once you are married, if you ever divorced. Living together first can actually make it easier, because you already have a clear picture of your joint finances (see what to include).
Before vs after the wedding
While you are unmarried, a cohabitation agreement governs your position; once you marry, a prenup takes over, because marriage gives partners financial claims that cohabitation does not. If the wedding has already happened, you would make a postnup instead. Not sure if one suits you? See do you need a prenup?
Getting a prenup when cohabiting
Already cohabiting does not stop you getting a prenup, as long as you are planning to marry — a prenup is about the marriage, not about whether you currently share a home. If anything, living together first can make it easier, because you already have a clear picture of your joint finances. While unmarried, a cohabitation agreement governs your position; once you marry, the prenup takes over, because marriage gives partners financial claims that cohabitation does not.
Related questions
Can cohabiting couples get a prenup?
Yes, if they plan to marry (see do you need a prenup?).
What if we do not plan to marry?
A cohabitation agreement fits better than a prenup.
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UK Prenup is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. A prenuptial agreement in England & Wales is not automatically binding, and both partners should take independent legal advice before signing.