Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial settlements in England and Wales, particularly Section 25 which outlines factors courts consider in financial settlements during divorce
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation that allows certain categories of people to make claims against an estate if reasonable financial provision has not been made for them
Wills Act 1837: Fundamental legislation governing the validity and execution of wills and inheritance matters in England and Wales
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Supreme Court landmark case establishing that courts should give effect to prenuptial agreements if freely entered into, unless it would not be fair to hold parties to their agreement
White v White [2000] UKHL 54: House of Lords case that established the principle of equal division as a starting point in financial settlements
Full Financial Disclosure Requirement: Legal requirement that both parties must provide complete and honest disclosure of all their financial assets before entering into a prenuptial agreement
Independent Legal Advice: Requirement that both parties must receive independent legal advice before signing the prenuptial agreement to ensure its enforceability
Timing Requirement: The agreement should be signed well in advance of the wedding (ideally at least 28 days before) to avoid claims of duress or undue pressure
Fairness Doctrine: Legal principle requiring that prenuptial terms must be fair and reasonable at the time of creation and enforcement
Children's Rights Protection: Legal requirement to ensure that any inheritance prenuptial agreement does not unfairly prejudice the inheritance rights of any children
