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 Prenups - not just for the                 An

 rich and famous  Art Deco delight


 Why not find out how a   Do they work?
 prenup (or postnup) could   Unlike in England and Wales, prenups
 protect your assets.  are generally treated as legally binding
 in Scottish law if both parties understood
 If you look up celebrity prenups on the   the terms of the agreement and it was   This three-bedroom flat inside an iconic Edinburgh building
 internet, you’ll find some jaw-dropping   fair and reasonable.  is a real style statement.
 insights into just how rich some people
 are (and also how demanding they   Are they a good idea?
 can be). These stories are fun, but they   They bring clarity about what will happen
 also obscure the fact that, in Scotland,   if the relationship doesn’t last. They also
 prenups are increasingly used by    bring peace of mind to other family
 non-celebrities as well.  members if they’re worried about a new
 partner claiming someone’s assets.
 Prenups allow you to   Who are they good for?
 ringfence assets being   Anyone who wants to ringfence any
 assets they bring to the marriage or
 brought to the marriage   protect them for other family members.

 or protect them for other  What if you don’t have one?
 family members.  It’s also possible to make a postnuptial
 agreement. It’s similar to a prenup
 but made after a wedding or civil
 What is a prenup?  partnership. Reasons for making one
 Prenuptial Agreements set out how   could include receiving a windfall,
 restructuring your business, or not
 couples’ assets such as property
 would be divided if they split up.    having a prenup in place.
 They’re increasingly popular in
 Scotland where people have built
 up assets before marriage or where    Paige Burton
 they want to protect assets for children   Senior Solicitor, Family Law
 from a previous relationship.  paigeburton@lindsays.co.uk
 0131 656 5558






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