
Recent stories in the popular press have highlighted the phenomenon of couples divorcing, remarrying, then finding their marriage in difficulties again.
As one article on the topic noted, this trend predates Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Frida Khalo and Diego Riviera, and Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton also both married twice (Will you marry me (again)?: the rise of ‘divorce regret’ | Marriage | The Guardian).
Family Solicitors will also be familiar with the concept of couples divorcing only to reconcile at a later date.
When couples reconcile, it may seem natural to consider entering into a Reconciliation Agreement, otherwise known as a Post-Nuptial Agreement.
Often the reason for not entering such an Agreement is that couples do not believe they will ever break up. There may naturally be more doubt about this for couples who are reconciling having previously been through a divorce.
Anyone who has gone through a divorce may also see the value, based on past experience, of minimising any possible future acrimony by agreeing the terms of a separation when the relationship is strong.
Nuptial Agreements are now given significant weight in the Family Court, so having a well-drafted agreement in place can provide couples with some reassurance in a situation where the courts have wide discretion.
For more information about entering into a Post-Nuptial Agreement, please contact Patrick Mulcare, Head of Family Law at SE-Solicitors, on 01295 204153, or by email at pmulcare@se-solicitors.co.uk