It’s that time of year when the wedding season is in full swing. Whilst many brides and grooms do, understandably, focus on the main event itself being the big day, an ever-increasing number of couples are also considering the sensible question of
More people planning their second, third or fourth wedding are entering into pre-nuptial agreements with their future spouse. Step-families or blended families are the one of the fastest growing types of families in the UK making up about a third of all
A pre-nuptial agreement or ‘pre-nup‘ is a bespoke legal document which sets out how parties agree their finances should be dealt with in the event of a future divorce, which often includes an element of preserving or ring-fencing assets. Pre-nuptial agreements are not currently binding in
But are they “legal”? Thank you for getting to the third part of this blog. Having come this far, you’ve come to terms with: – Why the Pre-Nuptial Agreement may not be as cheap as you’d hoped (typical of reputation of Lawyers
In the last article on the subject, I raised a query as to whether you want your Solicitor to be a professional or a “salesman”. The reason for this is due to a huge misunderstanding about Pre-Nuptial Agreements which are quite understandably
Pre-Nuptial Agreements Part One Undoubtedly, the answer to that question is to have a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. These are straightforward documents but are never, contrary to popular belief, merely a case of presenting your fiancé with a document and expecting them to sign
The concepts of we-ness and couple identity arise throughout philosophy, literature, poetry, and social science. Genesis 2 describes how Adam and Eve will be “united and become one flesh.” Although that line is pre-eminently describing the physical union, the passage resonates deeply
Prenuptial agreements, often referred to as ‘prenups’, are legal documents that a couple signs before they get married or enter into a civil partnership. These agreements set out the ownership of the couple’s income, property and assets, and how these will be
It has been announced that Rupert Murdoch is divorcing Jerry Hall. This is the second high-profile divorce this year after Sergey Brin, Google co-founder, filed for divorce from Nicole Shanahan. This is Brin’s second marriage and Murdoch’s fourth. Given Brin and Murdoch’s
Maybe you should also be thinking about a pre-nup! This agreement, formally known as a pre-nuptial agreement or pre-civil agreement, has been popular for years with the rich and famous. However, there is now a growing realisation that they can also be
More people than ever before are choosing to live together without ‘tying the knot’ – as reinforced by research from the ESRC Centre for Population Change. Yet, with Relate reporting that separation among cohabiting couples is running neck-and-neck with the divorce rate,
For those contemplating a separation or divorce, the idea of navigating the inevitable complexities that follow can be a daunting one. In addition to understanding the core legal principles, Family law is an area that constantly evolves. Judges react to changes in