A pre nuptial agreement is a written agreement made by a couple who intend to get married or enter into a civil partnership, which sets out what should happen to their finances in the event of the breakdown of the marriage or partnership. A pre nuptial agreement is also known as a premarital agreement or an ante nuptial agreement.

Following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of Radmacher v Granatino on 20 October 2010 the strength of pre nuptial agreements in England and Wales has been further strengthened. The Court said that:

“The Court should give effect to a nuptial agreement that is freely entered into by each party with a full appreciation of its implications unless in the circumstances prevailing it would not be fair to hold the parties to their agreement.”

Pre nuptial agreements are therefore of great importance and advice should be sought regarding the terms and consequences of such agreements.

 For further information on pre and post nuptial agreements, advice should be sought from one of our specialist family lawyers

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