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Prenuptial agreements are on the rise in England and Wales, particularly among those entering second marriages or bringing assets into a relationship. Yet, unlike in many other countries, they are not automatically legally binding in court, despite being upheld in many cases.
Family lawyers have long argued that this legal grey area leaves some couples vulnerable, particularly where one partner is significantly wealthier than the other. Some campaigners are calling for reform to make pre-nups fully enforceable, but others question whether they undermine the spirit of marriage.
Have you signed a prenuptial agreement before getting married? Or are you getting divorced and now wish you had one in place? Did a pre-nup help you avoid conflict, or lead to it? And do you think these agreements should be legally binding?
We’re looking to speak to people who have entered into pre-nups, considered one but decided against it, or have experience of divorce without one. Your insights will help shape a forthcoming article examining whether legal reform is needed.
Please email money@ft.com with your experiences. We won’t publish your name without checking first, and are happy for contributors to remain anonymous.
