How a prenuptial agreement will cover you when your marriage falls apart

PHOTO: Having a conversation about a prenupital can be an awkward to have with your partner. Source: istock

They say love is blind, but it can quickly turn into a serious eye-opener when a relationship hits the skids.

Prenuptial agreements can be a way to protect your financial rights and obligations, offer protection from debts and settle your property rights before you get married.

It can also help avoid a lengthy and painstaking divorce process.

But it can certainly be an awkward conversation to have with your other half before you tie the knot or shack up.

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A new study by lender ME quizzed 1000 Australians in a relationship and found 74 per cent think prenups are fair, yet only 18 per cent of lovers have one.

One woman, 40, Olivia*, divorced in 2018 after 12 months of marriage and did not have a prenuptial agreement despite owning two properties and having significant savings.