If you’re in a relationship and thinking about how to protect your assets, a Contracting Out Agreement (sometimes called a “prenup”) might be the right step for you. These agreements are made under section 21 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and allow couples to agree on how their property will be divided if they separate—rather than following the default 50/50 rule.
At Regent Law, we make this process smooth and tailored to your needs, whether you want a lawyer to handle everything or you’d prefer to be guided through it step by step with our Guided DIY service.
Here’s how it works:
🛠 Step 1: Deciding to Enter a Contracting Out Agreement
This is where you take the first step—maybe you’re moving in together, getting married, or blending families and want clarity around how your property would be divided if the relationship ended.
💡 Tip: You don’t need to be rich or getting married to benefit from a Contracting Out Agreement. If you own a home, have children from a previous relationship, or are starting a business—it’s worth protecting.
🤝 Step 2: Meet Your Lawyer (or Start the DIY Guided Process)
If you choose to work with us, we’ll schedule an initial meeting—either in person or via video call. This is a chance for us to get to know each other, understand your situation, and make sure we’re the right fit.
Before that first meeting, we’ll send you a simple engagement pack to confirm we’re acting for you, request some basic information, and set up your client file.
Not ready for full legal services? No problem—we offer a Guided DIY option, where you’ll be supported through the process with access to legal advice only where it’s really needed.
📋 Step 3: Information Gathering
Next, we’ll gather the details we need to prepare your agreement. This includes:
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Key information about you, your partner, and your relationship
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Lists of assets and debts (yours, your partner’s, and jointly owned)
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Details about any trusts, superannuation, businesses, or inheritances
We’ve made this easy with a helpful questionnaire and checklist. You can complete it online, via video call, or by email—whatever works best for you.
📊 Step 4: Legal Analysis and Property Categorisation
Once we have your information, we’ll:
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Categorise each item as relationship property or separate property
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Explain how the law would divide things by default
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Help you understand the implications of the agreement you want to make
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Check if any part of your proposed agreement could be seen as “manifestly unjust” and open to challenge later
💼 Step 5: Drafting (or Reviewing) the Agreement
Once everything’s clear, we’ll either draft your agreement from scratch or review a version prepared by your partner’s lawyer. We’ll make sure it:
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Meets the legal requirements under the Act
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Reflects your actual intentions
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Won’t be easily overturned in future
By law, both parties must get independent legal advice—we can act for one party, and refer the other to someone trusted if needed.
💬 Choose the Service That Works for You
At Regent Law, we offer two flexible options:
✅ Full Service – We take care of everything from start to finish. Perfect if you want peace of mind and minimal admin.
✅ Guided DIY Option [Launching soon…] – Ideal if you’re happy to handle the groundwork but want expert advice and legal review where it counts. This option is available via a subscription or on a pay-as-you-go basis.
📅 Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re just curious or ready to move ahead, we’re here to help. We’ll give you clear advice, transparent pricing, and a friendly, professional service that works for your life—not the other way around.
🔗 Schedule a Consultation
📞 Or call us on 094300509
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