Pre-nuptial contracts backed by English courts
3 July 2009
Pre-nuptial contracts have won the clear backing of the English courts after years of suspicion and even hostility.
The landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal sends a clear message that in future courts will regard pre-nuptial agreements made by a couple before they wed as decisive when splitting their assets on divorce.
The presumption will be in favour of the contract, unless there are compelling reasons why it should be discounted - such as a lack of independent legal advice, or a failure by one side to disclose his or her true assets.
Contact Ann Miller, our expert in pre nuptial agreements on 0114 228 6165