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A Marital Property Agreement is essential for couples in England and Wales who wish to establish clarity regarding their financial arrangements before or during marriage. These agreements are particularly relevant for individuals with significant assets, business interests, inheritances, or those entering second marriages. While historically such agreements were not automatically binding in English courts, recent case law, particularly Radmacher v Granatino, has established that courts will generally respect these agreements if they are properly executed with full financial disclosure and independent legal advice. The agreement typically covers existing assets, future acquisitions, inheritance, business interests, and potential future claims.
