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23/04/2009
Test case puts pre-nup laws on line |
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A test case has begun that could have major implications for Britain's pre-nuptial laws.
German heiress Katrin Radmacher has gone to court to attempt to overturn a pre-nuptial agreement signed by her and French ex-husband Nicolas Granatino in Germany, stipulating that neither could make a financial claim against the other in the event of a divorce.
If the court agrees that the agreement is not enforceable in the UK, this could exclude Mr Granatino from any part of Ms Radmacher's £100 million fortune.
Should Ms Radmacher's plea be granted, there could be significant implications for anyone with a pre-nuptial agreement, with the possibility that new ones may have to be drawn up.
Those planning to enter into such an arrangement may wish to take legal advice first.
Without a prenuptial agreement, divorces can lead to protracted disputes when a divorce takes place, such as that seen between Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills.
Earlier this week, Ms Mills used a speech at a vegan charity event to attack the amount she was awarded in the settlement, which was set at over £24 million.
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