The firm that brought feuding spouses the antithesis of the perfect Christmas present – the ‘divorce voucher’ – has now come up with a new gift idea in time for Valentine’s Day.

In a timely coincidence, as the Law Commission published its consultation on whether the law on pre-nuptial agreements should be changed, London firm Lloyd Platt & Co has launched the ‘pre-nup voucher’.

The token entitles the lucky recipient to an hour-long consultation exploring the pros and cons of making a contract with their true love about what should happen to their assets in the event their relationship comes a cropper. The firm’s founder, Vanessa Lloyd Platt, assured Obiter that this was not an unromantic gift, but a very loving one to help inform and protect parties before they seal their nuptials and promise to share all that they have with their partner.

According to Lloyd Platt, it is not only the very wealthy who are seeking to protect their interests in this way, but also those of more modest means. She says her firm has seen more interest from everyday folk who want to protect the equity in their property, or a settlement from a previous relationship.

That’s all well and good, but anyone planning to give a pre-nup voucher on 14 February might be wise to make sure there’s at least a bunch of roses to go with it.