In a poll of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer (AAML) members, 36 per cent of the respondents also noted an increase in the amount of wives initiating the requests, reports the Sacramento Bee.

‘Postnuptial agreements are becoming a valuable tool to avoid trouble spots from escalating into serious conflicts that can jeopardize a marriage,’ said Ken Altshuler, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  ‘It is interesting to note the increase in wives requesting postnups, because often one of the most common motivators for these agreements is a dramatic change in the financial status of one or both partners during the marriage.’