Whilst pre-nups are not strictly enforceable in English law, British courts are starting to recognise them, and when the Supreme Court ruled in the case of a German heiress that their pre-nuptial agreement was binding in 2010, it paved the way for greater enforcement in the future. For a pre-nuptial agreement to be enforceable, the following conditions will need to be met: • The agreement must be signed at least 28 days before the wedding • Neither party must be under pressure to sign • The agreement must be fair and realistic to both parties • The agreement must provide for any children either party has • Both parties must fully disclose their assets before signing the agreement • Both parties must take independent legal advice before signing the agreement