A survey by the Marriage Foundation revealed that 20% of couples marrying in the UK now sign a prenup, compared to just 8% in 1990. Their growing popularity reflects increasing numbers of younger HNW individuals, a greater focus on financial independence and estate planning for second and third marriages. Prenups are formal agreements drafted by family solicitors. However, they are not automatically legally binding, and the court can depart from them if doing so is necessary to achieve a fair outcome on divorce.
Read moreShivi Rajput is a Partner based in Stowe Family Law’s multiple London office locations. She has experience in a wide range of family law matters but specialises in divorce, financial matters, and child law cases. Shivi often represents high-net-worth clients, including high-profile individuals and celebrities. Due to this, she has experience with complex international cases, child relocation matters, and complicated financial structures with assets both in the UK and abroad. In 2020, Shivi won the Citywealth Family Lawyer of the Year Award and has since been further recognised for her dedication to providing excellent strategies to ensure client success.
Shivi is accredited by the Law Society as a Family Law Advanced Specialist in Financial Remedies and Private Children cases.
Shivi is a member of Resolution.
Family law: babynups
Could the arrangement help avoid future arguments? “The idea is to create a way of managing some of the new-born chaos by having defined rules”, explained Shivi Rajput, a senior associate at Camilla Baldwin.
“Baby-nups are not legally binding, and the concept is certainly not for everyone”, added Shivi. Would she enter into one? “Probably not. For me, parenting is about embracing all the highs and lows. Besides, a little chaos just adds to the fun, right?”.





