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We are able to provide advice and support to international clients with regard to nuptial agreements, whether entered into before a marriage (prenuptial agreement), or after the marriage (postnuptial agreement). In many countries around the world, such agreements will be seen as binding on a couple in the event of separation and, whilst not automatically binding in England and Wales, significant weight will be attached to a nuptial agreement where properly entered into (see Pre-Nuptial Agreements).
When considering entering into a prenuptial agreement where cross-border issues are involved, we are able to provide the specialist advice necessary to ensure that such agreement has the best chance of being upheld on separation, whether that takes place in England and Wales, or any other jurisdiction with which the couple is connected. We work closely with foreign lawyers and our reputation for a collaborative approach to family law work enables discussions surrounding prenuptial agreements to be handled with sensitivity.