Family Relationship Agreements Solicitors in Essex

Practical legal advice for couples planning their future

Relationship agreements offer peace of mind and a clear understanding between partners. Whether you’re getting married, entering a civil partnership, or living together, Sparlings’ family relationship agreement solicitors can help you set out fair, transparent terms to protect your interests.

Our friendly team advises clients in Colchester, Manningtree, and Frinton-on-Sea, offering in-person and remote consultations. We’ll guide you through every step – from initial discussion to a legally sound agreement that reflects your personal circumstances.

How our family relationship agreement solicitors can help

Our team advises on all forms of agreements designed to give couples clarity and security, including:

• Pre-nuptial agreements before marriage
• Post-nuptial agreements after marriage
• Cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples
• Civil partnership agreements
• Updates and reviews to existing agreements

Our aim is to help you plan sensibly and reduce the risk of future disputes by setting out clear expectations and financial arrangements from the outset.

Pre-nuptial solicitors in Colchester, Manningtree, and Frinton-on-Sea

A pre-nuptial agreement allows couples to agree in advance how assets, property, and finances should be divided if the relationship ends. While not automatically binding in English law, courts will generally uphold a fair and properly drafted agreement that meets legal criteria.

Our pre-nuptial solicitors will ensure your agreement is:

• Voluntary and entered into freely
• Signed well in advance of the wedding
• Based on full financial disclosure by both parties
• Reviewed independently by separate solicitors

We take care to ensure each agreement reflects your intentions and offers appropriate legal protection.

Cohabitation agreement solicitors you can trust

If you’re living with your partner but not married, you don’t have the same legal rights as spouses or civil partners. A cohabitation agreement sets out how assets, property, and financial responsibilities will be shared – both during your relationship and if you separate.

Our experienced cohabitation agreement solicitors can help you:

• Clarify ownership of shared property
• Record how bills and living costs are divided
• Protect your financial contributions
• Avoid disputes over assets in future

We’ll explain your options clearly and draft an agreement tailored to your relationship and priorities.

Contact our family relationship agreement solicitors

To discuss a pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreement with a solicitor, please get in touch today. We offer appointments in Colchester, Manningtree, and Frinton-on-Sea, or remotely if preferred., please get in touch today. We offer appointments from our offices in Colchester, Manningtree, and Frinton-on-Sea, as well as remote consultations, to provide you with added convenience.

We can be contacted on 01206 733733, via enquiries@sparlings.co.uk, or by completing the contact form below.

We also offer Family Legal Aid funding in certain, restricted circumstances (excluding mediation). To make a referral for family mediation, please complete the enquiry form or contact us using the details above.