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Pre-marital Agreements
Whilst all of
us would like to think that every relationship would
end "happy ever after", it is well worth considering
entering into a pre-marital agreement to provide
assistance in the event of the breakdown of the
relationship.
First, you
should realise that no agreement can be absolutely
binding, in that the Court always has the final
word, but particularly where there are no children
it is something which the Court can be asked to
consider. Agreements can therefore be a useful tool
in hoping to provide greater certainty of outcomes.
Essential
elements of trying to achieve a useful agreement
will include:-
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A formal
agreement
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Uninfluenced and fair negotiations
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Independent
legal advice for each party
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Full and
frank disclosure by each party
So, if you wish
to try and provide for greater clarity and certainty
of outcome in your relationship then let us advise
you on the benefits of a pre-marital agreement.
Please note
- the above applies to same sex partnerships. See
our Civil Partnership section.8
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