by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
A contracting out Agreement can be tailored to suit your circumstances. Parties can agree on what property is relationship property (jointly or co-owned assets), what are relationship debts (debts which you are both responsible for) and separate property (property...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
For a Contracting Out Agreement to be binding, the following elements must be met:- 1. The Agreement must be in writing 2. The Agreement must be signed by both parties 3. The Agreement must be witnessed by a lawyer 4. Each of the parties must have independent legal...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
A Contracting Out Agreement, commonly known as a pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup” is an agreement made under section 21 of the Property (relationships) Act. These agreements contract out of the Act – meaning that the division of your assets upon separation will...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 3, 2022 | Academy, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property, Tips & Advice
Agreements can be catered to your circumstances – as each relationship is different, so is each Agreement. The Agreements can cover as much or as little as you want it...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 3, 2022 | Academy, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property, Tips & Advice, Trusts
Ensure that you take steps to protect your assets early. While you can sign a section 21 Contracting Out Agreement at any time during the relationship, it is generally easier to complete this early before you have intermingled finances so much so that unraveling the...