Peaches Geldof recently hit the headlines by announcing her divorce from musician, Max Drummey, after only 96 days of marriage.
 
Geldof's attitude towards the marriage - she admitted she didn't go into the marriage thinking it would last forever - typifies the recent demographic phenomenon of the 'starter marriage', which Manchester law firm, Rowlands, have noted is on the rise.
 
Commenting on the legal implications for couples, Tony Broadley, Joint Managing Partner at Rowlands, said: "With a growing number of couples seeking to divorce after around three to five years of marriage, first time unions lasting five years or less, without children, are now being termed 'starter marriages', with the implication they are a trial run for the lasting commitment people eventually hope to have.
 
"Starter marriages often coincide with a couple buying their first home, or setting up joint saving schemes and bank accounts, which means that even without children, the separation process can be complicated.
 
"Despite the example of various celebrities, most couples enter into marriage with the idea of it being a life long, or at least long lasting, commitment. A marriage that breaks up after only a short amount of time can be even more distressing than most, as alongside the emotional consequences, the legal implications can be far reaching, especially when dividing property or assets.
 
"Increasingly, young couples are receiving 'seed money' from their families to help out with the costs of buying a house, or large items of furniture. The process of dividing items like this, or organising a process of repayment can be complex and emotionally draining for everyone involved.
 
"As such, while thinking about prenuptial agreements before marriage isn't the most romantic thing in the world, it could save a lot of heartache and legal expenses later down the line."