‍The Ex-Files: Taylor Swift is engaged: What difference does an engagement make to your legal position?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged – that is excellent news.

In New Zealand, engagements are legally enforceable under the Domestic Actions Act 1975.

Last year, in the High Court, a little-known case considered the issue.

A promise to marry is a basis for action.

Section 8 of the DAA allows claims arising from a broken promise to marry. While such cases are uncommon in modern courts, this appeal confirmed that the statute remains active and applicable.

To learn how the action of a promise to marry has legal implications and how prenuptial agreements are often used to protect existing assets where one partner has more assets than the other, read the full Ex-Files NZ Herald article.

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