Reports in gossip papers are saying that Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger may be getting engaged in the new year. Exciting times for celebrity fans across the world. As others ponder what the ring will look like and who will design the dress and other such pre-nuptials, we can’t help thinking about the legal side of things!
The F1 star and his singer/presenter girlfriend are both equally successful and wealthy in their own rights. We wonder whether they will be considering entering into pre-nuptial agreements.
A pre-nuptial agreement can deal with all manner of things and many couples enter in to them, not in anticipation of separating, but just to know that they are singing from the same hymn sheet if a separation did take place.
For Hamilton and Scherzinger there is an added international element where they will need to take advice about their respective jurisdictions and the impact of any agreement they enter in to.
Nicola Whitley, specialist family Solicitors at Swain & Co Solicitors says, “Pre-nuptial agreements are not just for the rich and famous. Many people who are perhaps marrying for the second time, or have assets they want to preserve for their children enter into these agreements. At Swain & Co Solicitors we can assist with advising and preparing these agreements.”