Time limit for pre-nuptial agreements

The landmark decision in the Supreme Court Case of Ramacher v Granatino last year attracted much attention from the usual media and lifestyle outlets. It has been helpful both in eroding the taboo surrounding pre-marital agreements generally (quite unique to …

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Heiress to Bernie Ecclestone’s fortune signs a pre-nup

It has been reported that the daughter of Formula 1 owner, Bernie Ecclestone, has entered into a pre-nuptial agreement ahead of her wedding later this month. Petra Ecclestone is due to marry James Stunt, who is himself a business tycoon. …

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Divorce Solicitor Devon – Husband keeps inherited wealth in new court ruling

On 13th August Mr Justice Moylan in the High Court ruled that a Husband should keep the vast majority of his wealth despite the breakdown of his 25 year marriage. This case further underlines the likely departure from the 50:50 …

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Update on the treatment of inherited and pre-acquired assets on divorce

The Court of Appeal have re-iterated the principle that pre-marital assets should be ring-fenced on divorce if the needs of the other person to the marriage can be met without recourse to those assets. In the case which was heard …

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Pre-nuptial agreements

A wealthy German paper industry heiress is seeking to enforce a pre-nuptial agreement against her estranged husband that would leave him penniless. The case is due to be heard in the Court of Appeal next week. Katrin Radmacher, estimated to …

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Wealth Protection Through the Generations

A recent report has highlighted that a third of parents are reluctant to leave money to their children when they die in case they get divorced. An investment management firm, Rensburge Sheppards undertook research in January 2011 and have recently …

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Divorce Lawyer on looking at assets brought to the marriage

The recent Court of Appeal decision in the case of Jones provides guidance on the extent to which the value of assets brought to the marriage by one party, should be treated. Since 2000 the court has approached the division …

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