Is the agreement enforceable in a court of law?
No, generally it is not legally binding – it is up to the parties to keep to their agreement and because they drew up the agreement themselves, there is a good chance that they will comply with it. However, the people concerned can make their agreement enforceable if they choose to. When the agreement is drawn up, they include a statement saying that they want the agreement to be legally binding. The necessary documents can then be drawn up by a solicitor.