Property (Relationships) Act 1976, ss 21–21D
A couple can choose to share their property differently than how the Property (Relationships) Act sets out. They can do this by making a contracting out agreement (sometimes known as a “prenuptial” agreement – or “pre-nup”) which says how they want to share the property. Using a contracting out agreement is the only binding way of dividing property if a relationship ends, other than going to court and having court orders made.