Back 7 August 2014No pre-nup for Cheryl Following on from the recent news that Cheryl Cole has married her French boyfriend, Jean-Bernard Fernandez after a three month relationship, it has been reported that Cheryl refused to sign a pre-nuptial agreement to protect her estimated £16 million fortune. Cheryl’s new husband is believed to be from a wealthy family himself but Cheryl is thought to be in the better financial position. Cheryl had previously refused to sign a pre-nuptial agreement when she married footballer Ashley Cole in 2006 saying at the time that she found the concept “disgusting”. Whilst I understand that a pre-nuptial agreement isn’t romantic and I understand Cheryl’s comments at the time of her wedding to Ashley Cole that they were going to be building their married lives together and not thinking about it ending, Cheryl has now left herself open financially as we reported in our blog on 14 July 2014. Whilst not wanting to think of the marriage ending before it has even begun, when there is disparity in wealth and anticipated future wealth, it is a practical and serious consideration that should be thought about to protect yourself from the financial and emotional cost of financial proceedings. I hope that Cheryl will find happiness with Jean-Bernard and that she will not regret this decision but I would always encourage people to consider their financial position prior to marriage. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Altrincham 0161 537 2808 Knutsford 01565 743 300 London 0207 947 4219 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Wilmslow 01625 544 650 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (276) Divorce (524) Domestic Abuse (21) Finances (192) Insights (16) International (48) Reported cases (37) Related News The Knutsford Family Solicitor with a Real Office on the High Street 15 July 2025 Standish: A clearer horizon for family law? 3 July 2025 5 Financial Settlement Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce 26 June 2025
