Talking to your partner about a prenup, also known as a premarital agreement, certainly isn’t the most romantic conversation. So when it comes to actually asking for one, it’s easy to see why many couples find the whole thing daunting.
From how to first approach the topic to picking the right time, we’ll give you our top tips to ensure the conversation on asking your partner for a prenup goes as smoothly as possible.
Know Why You’re Asking
Knowing why you want a prenup is crucial. Perhaps you want to ensure everything is equal in the event of a divorce, or you rightly would like to keep assets you’ve accrued before the relationship began. Whatever your reasons, being able to clearly state why you’d like a prenup can go a long way in showing you’ve given this some serious thought.
Pick The Right Time
Ensure you have a discussion with your partner about this at an early stage, and ideally at least six months before your wedding date. While we appreciate it can be an uncomfortable conversation, in 2021, a report from the think-tank Marriage Foundation showed that one in five couples married since 2000 had some kind of prenup, so it’s more common than you may first think.
Do Your Research and Take Advice
Knowing the ins and outs of what the prenup will involve including the process from start to finish will ensure you won’t be taken aback by any questions your partner may ask.
Be prepared to explain the following:
- Why do you want a prenup?
- What a prenup would look like for your marriage
- How your prenup will affect any current or future children
It’ll also help you know what you’re looking for in a prenuptial agreement solicitor so you can reassure your partner the prenup is in safe hands.
Be Willing To Compromise
Asking your partner for a prenup may come as a surprise to them and they may instinctively become defensive.
Ensuring you’re ready and willing to compromise to make the agreement fair to both parties will go a long way in showing you care about your partner and that you genuinely believe this is for the best.
Be Ready To Listen
Your partner may have concerns or reservations about entering into a prenup. You should suggest they take legal advice and also listen to their concerns.
If you’d like to find out more about our prenuptial agreement services from solicitors you can trust, contact us today to speak with our friendly team.
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