The Courts have time and time again, stated that prenuptial (sometimes referred to as pre-nup) and post-nuptial (also referred to as post-nup) agreements are treated equally. This fable involves a husband and wife who entered a post-nup in...
When I started in practice (a few moons ago), pre-nups were rarely discussed. They were regarded as against public policy as they were deemed as not promoting the institution of marriage. Whatever happened to free will? Thankfully, the law is catching up...
Thinking about entering into a pre-nuptial agreement (otherwise known a pre-nup)? Make sure you understand exactly what you are signing. Here is a cautionary tale… Once upon a time there was a husband and wife, now both aged 46, who had three...
A pre-nuptial agreement, or ‘pre-nup’ as it is more commonly known, is a written agreement signed by a couple in contemplation of their marriage. The purpose of the agreement is to set out, in advance, how the couple intend their financial and...
Earlier this month my colleague, Phoebe Trott, posted a blog about the forthcoming wedding season and whether those about to get married should consider entering into a pre-nuptial agreement. If you still are not sure whether a pre-nuptial...
Last week, my colleague, Phoebe blogged about prenuptial agreement (otherwise referred to as “prenup”) and the importance of creating a legal document to assist marrying couples in the event of a divorce and highlighting that a prenup is not...
With the summer wedding season fast approaching, now is the time to consider entering into a prenup. You might have heard of the term ‘prenup’ having only been used by celebrities or those who are very rich. This is not true, and they can be...