A pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup” is a written agreement which details the provision of assets between the couple and what would be the split in the event of a separation or divorce. At BH&O, we can provide advice in whether or not you should sign a pre-nup, and if you should, how to draft and prepare it.
Getting married is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but with that excitement can come questions about your financial future. While no one likes to think about the possibility of a relationship ending in divorce, prenuptial agreements (often referred to as “prenups”) are a useful tool for protecting assets and
Prenuptial agreements do not bind the courts in England & Wales. This is because the courts have a wide discretion in deciding what the financial outcome of a couple’s divorce might be. So what is the point of a pre-nup? The case of Radmacher V Granatino in the Supreme Court
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