FOCUS OF THE DAY: Law reform body recommends introduction of financial needs guidance and 'qualifying' prenups. New guidance should be drawn up to give couples a clearer idea of how their needs would be assessed on divorce, the Law Commission has recommended in wide-ranging proposals that would also see pre-nuptial agreements become binding in English law. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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