Todd's Relationship Agreements brings together in one source comprehensive guidance on the law relating to all types of relationship agreements.

It covers cohabitation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, agreements in respect of children, 'Edger' agreements and marital settlements, setting out the current state of each one in English law and explaining what is and is not permissible within each agreement.

Details precisely how to decide if the agreement was unconscionable at the date of its inception, considering duress, undue influence, mistakes, inadequate legal advice, etc. This is an essential aspect that competing titles do not appear to address
Gives detailed drafting advice, highlighting what should be included and what should not
Suggests a frame work for calculating fair figures to put in a pre-nup and a methodology for determining these
Specifically addresses conflicts between jurisdictions – the key issue behind the landmark Radmacher case
Contains a comprehensive glossary of terms which also identifies the differences between the agreements
Provides a range of precedents supported by procedural checklists
Considers the historical development of these agreements, placing them in context
Offers detailed drafting guidance
Details the current status of these agreements in English law
Examines the enforceability of these agreements against third parties, e.g. estates
Details the tax considerations on entering such agreements
Looks at the use of ‘fault’ clauses in pre-nups, e.g. different provisions in the case of adultery
Summaries of, and key extracts from leading cases
Includes a back-of-book CD containing all the precedents, checklists, etc

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Todds' Relationship Agreements

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