Advice

Prenups - should they be made mandatory?

Wendy Campbell

2 Apr 2015 2 min read

With 42% of marriages now ending in divorce, smart people know it makes sense to include pre-nuptial agreements in their wedding plans.

A smart person understands that prenups are an insurance policy designed to give them protection in the event that things do not work out as intended.

A smart person knows that a prenup has the following benefits:

Security of peace of mind both for you and any children. This is particularly important if you are marrying for the second or third time and have children from a previous marriage orrelationship.
Prenups can protect your assets. This can include savings, shares, property and future inheritances as well as pensions. In addition, prenups are now being used to make provision for pets. I have come across some clients who are even more devastated about the prospect of losing their favourite pet than their marriage ending.
They can support your estate plan.
They can reduce conflict and save you the cost of expensive financial proceedings.

In view of all of these benefits, a smart person sees a prenup as a “no brainer” and an essential item to be included in his/her wedding plans together with the wedding cake, wedding clothes, flowers and photographer.

Although prenups are not yet binding in law, over the last 5 years the Higher Courts in England and Wales have increasingly taken into account the provisions of prenuptial agreements in financial proceedings associated with marital breakdown.

However, not everybody acts with a cool head when they get married and there is an argument that not only should prenups be made legally binding but also mandatory. It is said that if they become mandatory it would take away the emotional aspect and simply protect both parties. There would be less money, time and misery expended on a divorce if prenups were mandatory and it could furthermore reduce the number of “gold diggers".

Call our Family and Divorce Solicitors on 0113 320 5000, who will discuss your options on a no obligation basis. If you would prefer to email, @email.

Try out our prenuptial agreements calculator to see what you might save!

Client feedback

Exceptional Service - Highly Recommended I recently engaged the services of Winston Solicitors and was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism, expertise, and dedication demonstrated by the Winston team: Harriet Reid and Emily Bell. From the outset, they provided clear guidance, timely communication, and a level of care that made a challenging process much more manageable. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were evident throughout. I felt fully supported and confident in their hands. I highly recommend Winston Solicitors to anyone seeking high-quality legal services. Thank you for your outstanding work!

Emmanuel

In my divorce I dealt with Teresa Davidson and Emily Bell. I found them both at all times to be professional, responsive and compassionate. Based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend them for any divorce or family law related matter.

Mark

I have received nothing but a fantastic service from Emily Bell and Harriet Reid during a challenging time. They have always been responsive and to the point with their communication. I am grateful for all the help I have received.

Bill

This be my 2nd time I've used Winston Solicitors & both times they have been Extremely Professional both Teresa & Judith fully understood my frustration on what was going on at that time but with Time & again Professional attitude i was Very Happy with there hard work i seriously recommend Winston Solicitors as they turn over every stone what needs to be done thank you Regards Ryan Doyle

Ryan

After having a very bad start to my court case with another solicitor- I was recommended Wendy and she was brilliant. I had great support from the start got the results I asked for. Highly recommend

Martina

Wendy at Winston solicitors was outstanding in supporting me through the complications of my divorce. She was compassionate, understanding and most importantly efficient throughout a difficult time and after having had a negative experience at a different solictors. I will be eternally grateful for everything Wendy has done - thank you.

John

Harriet at Winston Solicitors provided exceptional service while handling a matter for my mother during a particularly stressful time. She was incredibly thoughtful and reassuring throughout the process, always taking the time to ensure my mother felt comfortable and well-informed. Harriet’s approach felt very personal, and it was clear she genuinely cared about delivering the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Harriet for her professionalism, empathy, and dedication to her clients.

Amrit

Very happy with Winston's solicitors, I was able to be seen at very short notice which helped me out a lot, felt reassured with the short time i spent there, Hannah was very helpful and listened thoroughly to gain an understanding of what I was dealing with, I wouldn't hesitate to use again in the future if necessary

Richard

Contact Wendy