Because the status of prenuptial agreements in the UK is uncertain
, if you are thinking about drawing one up then you should take cautious steps. Make sure it is signed no less than 21 days before the date of the wedding. Later than this and it could be argued that one of the couple had signed the agreement under duress, meaning that it is likely to be ignored in any divorce hearing. It is also advisable that your prenuptial agreement is drawn up by a specialist solicitor, making it all the more probable it will be accepted by the courts should the marriage end in divorce.