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04/11/2009
Prenuptials 'must be properly drawn up' |
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Prenuptial agreements need to be composed in the correct way if they are to carry any weight in future divorce settlements, it has been stated.
Partner at a law firm in Birmingham Helen Jane Arnold noted that such agreements, while not legally binding, can influence judgements, the Birmingham Post reports.
However, she added, a prenuptial "is unlikely to carry weight if drawn up a matter of days before the marriage and there is evidence a party has been pressured into signing an agreement which provides an unfair outcome".
Ms Arnold went on to say that she believed the number of prenuptials will increase and they can be beneficial if drawn up well and in good time.
Those looking to compile such a document may wish to see a family lawyer about the matter.
Last week, programme director of the Legal Practice Course at the BPP Law School Alison Wells said it is likely prenuptials will be increasingly useful for couples to have in the event of divorce, because of their increasing tendency to influence judgements.
Written by Anthony Dyson
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