Pre-Nuptial agreements

Recent developments in the law have put large-scale matrimonial payouts in the news, and some people have been discouraged from marrying because of financial exposure. Others fear the acrimony of a messy fight over money and want to try to make sure that if things don’t work out, they can resolve matters in a pre-agreed and amicable manner. Civil partnership, for same-sex couples, raises the same financial issues. Where marriage or civil partnership is desired, one solution for reducing uncertainty and risk is a pre-nuptial agreement.

The law on pre-nuptial agreements has been evolving in the courts. While not binding contracts in themselves, the courts have recognised and applied pre-nuptial agreements when they meet certain conditions. We can draw up a pre-nuptial agreement tailored to the needs of the client, to meet these conditions.