Pre-nuptial agreements, or "pre-nups," have been a hot topic in the legal world of England and Wales for quite some time. Right now, these agreements are not guaranteed to be legally binding, which means that while courts will consider them during a divorce if properly drafted, they don't have to enforce them exactly as written. As we move through 2024, the big question is: Will pre-nuptial agreements finally become binding? Where We Stand and How We Got Here Back in 2014, the Law … [Read more...]
Legal age of marriage in England and Wales rises to 18 today
As the law currently stood, it was possible for 16- and 17-year-olds to enter into marriage and civil partnerships in England and Wales with parental or judicial consent. However, this will no longer be the case with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act coming into effect today. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act was given Royal Assent on 28 April 2022 and will reform both the Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004 to make it a criminal offence … [Read more...]
