These are agreements entered into freely by individuals planning to marry to provide for what would happen in the event of the marriage breaking down and in particular what should happen to assets owned by the parties prior to marriage and those assets accrued during the marriage.

Although previously the courts have not had any regard for such agreements, and accordingly they were not enforceable, it is now accepted that in certain circumstances, these will be upheld unless there is good reason otherwise. Depending upon complexity, a Pre-Nuptial agreement can be prepared in a matter of days for around £250 to £400.