I Am Getting Married In September 2019 And I Own My Own House Which I Purchased Outright 2 Years Ago

i am getting married in September 2019 and i own my own house which i purchased outright 2 years ago from a compensation payout i got from losing my previous husband. i have 5 children and my purpose of buying my house was mainly for my security and for my children's future when i am no longer around. My fiance has never had his own property and although i would like to think we are getting married for life no one can see the future, i have spoken to him about me getting a pre nup agreement drawn up and he says i must do what ever i feel is right and he has no problem in signing one. but at the same time i feel he feels hurt by me doing this. he says he isnt and he fully understands my reasons for doing this. i have given it loads of thought and i feel i need peace of mind. advice please

i am getting married in September 2019 and i own my own house which i purchased outright 2 years ago from a compensation payout i got from losing my previous husband. i have 5 children and my purpose of buying my house was mainly for my security and for my children's future when i am no longer around. My fiance has never had his own property and although i would like to think we are getting married for life no one can see the future, i have spoken to him about me getting a pre nup agreement drawn up and he says i must do what ever i feel is right and he has no problem in signing one. but at the same time i feel he feels hurt by me doing this. he says he isnt and he fully understands my reasons for doing this. i have given it loads of thought and i feel i need peace of mind. advice please

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Thank you for your enquiry.

It is possible for you to enter into a prenuptial agreement to regulate and protect your finances in the unlikely event of a marriage breakdown. Although a prenuptial agreement is not legally binding, it will usually carry significant weight provided that certain criteria are met and there are no significant changes. Please also note that a will would supersede any prenuptial agreement and therefore, it is important for you to have a valid will in line with your wishes.

Please note that if you decide not to proceed with a prenuptial agreement, there is a possibility to enter into a postnuptial agreement after the marriage takes place should you change your mind.

The law relating to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements is extensive and therefore it is important to seek legal advice. We would be happy to assist further. Feel free to call us on 0203 959 9123 or contact us here.

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