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Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Following the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Radmacher v Granatino (2010) it is now possible for pre-nuptial agreements to be legally binding on both parties in the event of divorce, but only if the provisions of the pre-nuptial agreement are fair.  When considering whether to enforce a pre-nuptial agreement, a court will look into all circumstances surrounding the entering into of an agreement and whether it will be fair to enforce.

Post-nuptial agreements have been legally binding in the UK since the case of McLeod v McLeod in 2008.  In the event of a break-up, the court will enforce a post-nuptial agreement, as long as it has been properly prepared and will not be unjust to enforce.

If you are considering entering into a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement, we can draft an agreement between you and your partner setting out how your respective assets are to be dealt with, should the relationship break down, and advise you on the implications of this.

If you have been asked to sign a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement by your partner, we can advice you as to the terms of the agreement and the implications of this for you.

If you would like a free initial consultation on any family or divorce related matters, please contact Daniel Clifford.