Post-Nuptial Agreement Template

(England & Wales)

Create your post-nuptial agreement with asset protection, financial disclosure, property arrangements, and provisions for children.

Professionally drafted — structured following Radmacher v Granatino (2010) and Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 requirements for England and Wales.

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Who Are Post-Nuptial Agreements For?

Essential financial protection for married couples — whether you missed the prenup window, circumstances have changed, or you want clarity during difficult times.

A post-nuptial agreement is a binding contract between married couples that protects assets, defines financial arrangements, and structures inheritance provisions following Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 principles.▼ Tap below to read more

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What Is a Post-Nuptial Agreement and How Does It Work?

A post-nuptial agreement is a legal contract between married couples that defines how assets, debts, and financial matters will be handled if the marriage ends. It works exactly like a prenuptial agreement — the only difference is that it's signed after the wedding rather than before.

Key Features:

  • Asset protection — Define which assets remain separate property and which are shared
  • Inheritance ring-fencing — Protect inherited wealth from being divided on divorce
  • Business interest protection — Shield company shares and business growth from claims
  • Property ownership — Document who owns what and in what proportions
  • Pension provisions — Agree how retirement funds will be treated
  • Debt allocation — Clarify responsibility for existing and future debts
  • Spousal maintenance — Pre-agree support arrangements if the marriage ends

Legal Standing Following Radmacher v Granatino:

The Supreme Court ruled in 2010 that nuptial agreements should be given decisive weight when both parties entered freely with full appreciation of the implications, unless it would be unfair to hold either party to the agreement. This landmark case transformed how UK courts treat both pre and post-nuptial agreements.

Our post-nuptial agreement is professionally drafted following the principles established in Radmacher v Granatino.

Circumstances often change after marriage, triggering the need for financial protection through post-nuptial agreements to document asset arrangements and inheritance intentions.▼ Tap below to read more

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Why Married Couples Need a Post-Nuptial Agreement

Circumstances Change After Marriage:

Even couples who didn't consider a prenup often find that circumstances change during marriage, creating new reasons to document financial arrangements.

Common Triggers for Post-Nuptial Agreements:

  • Receiving an inheritance: Family wealth passing down should be protected for future generations
  • Starting or growing a business: Entrepreneurial success during marriage becomes matrimonial property without protection
  • One spouse giving up work: Career sacrifices should be documented and compensated fairly
  • Relationship difficulties: Agreeing finances during a rough patch can help couples move forward
  • Buying property: Unequal contributions to deposits and mortgages need documenting
  • Children from previous relationships: Ensuring they receive their intended inheritance
  • Simply wanting certainty: Many couples find peace of mind in having clear arrangements

Without a Post-Nuptial Agreement:

In divorce, courts have wide discretion to divide all matrimonial assets — including inheritances, business interests, and assets you brought into the marriage. A post-nuptial agreement provides structure and certainty that both parties agreed to.

A £10 agreement provides clarity that could save significant assets on divorce.

Our template includes comprehensive asset schedules, inheritance protections, business interest provisions, pension arrangements, and independent legal advice certificates for maximum enforceability.▼ Tap below to read more

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What's Included in Our Post-Nuptial Agreement

Comprehensive Agreement Coverage:

  • ✓ Full party identification and marriage details
  • ✓ Detailed financial disclosure schedules (assets, income, liabilities, pensions)
  • ✓ Matrimonial home ownership and division provisions
  • ✓ Other property protection clauses
  • ✓ Business interest ring-fencing
  • ✓ Inheritance protection provisions
  • ✓ Pension and retirement fund clauses
  • ✓ Savings and investment division
  • ✓ Debt allocation provisions
  • ✓ Spousal maintenance arrangements
  • ✓ Children provision acknowledgment
  • ✓ Review and variation clauses
  • ✓ Independent legal advice certificates
  • ✓ Severability clause
  • ✓ Entire agreement provision
  • ✓ Governing law statement (England and Wales)
  • ✓ Proper execution page with witness requirements
  • ✓ Schedule templates for asset listing
  • ✓ Solicitor's certificate templates

Professional, comprehensive, and court format documentation.

Related documents: Couples often also create a Prenuptial Agreement before remarriage, Last Will and Testament for inheritance planning, and Declaration of Trust for property ownership.

Avoid critical enforcement errors including incomplete disclosure, shared legal advice, unsigned documents, and agreements made under pressure — our template guides you to legally binding standards.▼ Tap below to read more

Common Post-Nuptial Agreement Mistakes to Avoid

Don't Make These Critical Errors:

  • Signing under pressure: Both spouses must have adequate time to consider terms — rushed agreements are more easily challenged.
  • Incomplete disclosure: Hiding assets can undermine the entire agreement. Full transparency is essential for enforceability.
  • Sharing a solicitor: Each spouse must have their own independent legal advice — one solicitor cannot advise both parties.
  • Ignoring children: Courts always prioritise children's needs — agreements must acknowledge this limitation.
  • Unfair terms: Agreements leaving one spouse destitute may not be upheld. Terms must be reasonable to both parties.
  • During separation: Signing during separation may suggest duress — courts examine circumstances carefully.
  • No review clause: Circumstances change — agreements should be reviewed after major life events.
  • Emotional language: Agreements made during arguments or as ultimatums are vulnerable to challenge.
  • Forgetting pensions: Pensions are often the second-largest asset — don't overlook them.
  • Not considering tax: Asset transfers may have tax implications — consider financial advice too.

Our template helps avoid these mistakes with proper structure and guidance notes.

⚠️ After you download — CRITICAL:

Print the agreement for both spouses. Both parties must obtain independent legal advice from separate solicitors — this is essential for enforceability. Each spouse signs their copy with an independent witness present. Complete the financial disclosure schedules honestly and fully. Sign in black ink. Keep original copies safe — both parties should retain signed originals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a solicitor charge for a post-nuptial agreement?

Solicitors typically charge £1,000–£5,000+ for post-nuptial agreement work, depending on complexity and assets involved.

Our professionally-drafted template costs £10 and includes all the legal clauses solicitors include. You can then take the completed document to a solicitor for review and advice at much lower cost, or file it directly if both parties have reviewed it with separate solicitors.

Can I create a post-nuptial agreement without a solicitor?

Yes, you can create and execute a post-nuptial agreement without a solicitor using our template.

For maximum enforceability, both spouses should have the opportunity to review it independently and ideally obtain separate legal advice. Many couples use our template as a foundation, then consult solicitors for review rather than full drafting, reducing costs significantly.

What's the difference between a prenuptial and a post-nuptial agreement?

The only difference is timing: a prenuptial agreement is signed before marriage, while a post-nuptial agreement is signed after the wedding.

Both serve the same purpose — defining how assets will be divided if the marriage ends. Post-nuptial agreements are particularly useful when circumstances change after marriage.

Is a post-nuptial agreement legally binding in the UK?

Post-nuptial agreements carry significant weight in UK courts following the landmark case MacLeod v MacLeod (2008) and Radmacher v Granatino (2010).

When completed correctly with full financial disclosure and independent legal advice for both parties, courts will give them decisive weight unless enforcement would be unfair to either party or children.

Do both spouses need independent legal advice?

For maximum enforceability, both spouses should receive independent legal advice from separate solicitors.

This demonstrates that each person understood the agreement and wasn't pressured by the other. Courts are much more likely to uphold agreements where independent advice was obtained.

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