Break-ups are always bad, even when they’re good. "When a relationship comes to an end, all good intentions can be lost in the heat of emotion," Georgina says. "Having an agreement in place at the start is practical so can help avoid that. Once signed, you can file the agreement away and get on with your life. It just means you have something to refer back to later in case of any split. Providing there has been no misrepresentation or coercion and everyone understands their rights, an agreement is more likely to hold weight if it is needed in court."