Document background
A Pre-Divorce Agreement serves as a preliminary arrangement between spouses who are contemplating divorce under the jurisdiction of England and Wales. This document is particularly useful when parties wish to establish clear terms regarding asset division, financial arrangements, and family matters before initiating formal divorce proceedings. While not automatically binding on courts, such agreements carry significant weight following the precedent set in Radmacher v Granatino [2010]. The document typically includes comprehensive financial disclosure, property arrangements, maintenance provisions, and where relevant, child care arrangements. It provides a structured framework for the eventual divorce settlement while potentially reducing costs and emotional stress associated with contested divorce proceedings.
