A story appeared in the papers this week, about Prenups  - It's one that pops up in the media from time to time, saying that law firms have reported a rise in the demand for Prenuptial Agreements. One company says its they're drafting triple the number of Prenups they were doing just a few years ago - for baby boomers on their second marriages, young professionals, and people from wealthy families protecting the family estate. There's even DIY Prenuptial kits you can buy online - which some say is a recipe for disaster. The story got me thinking about the whole issue of Prenuptials and it's one that needs some discussion - so we spoke this week to Anne Hollonds the CEO of Relationships Australia about it.

I'd like to get your thoughts on Prenuptial agreements.

DISCUSSION POINTS

•  Have you ever made prenuptial agreements?

• If so, what factors led you to make that decision, and has it affected your relationship in any way - for better or worse?

• Perhaps you thought about prenuptials for a while but decided against it - what was the reason for that decision?

• Do you think they're a good idea or a bad idea?

• Some people feel the idea is fundamentally anti-marriage and an indication of a couples doubts that their marriage will last - Do you agree or disagree?

• Perhaps you think they're simply a practical tool in case the worst happens - given today's divorce statistics, you can understand many couples wanting to put some sort of safety net in place.