Singer and actress Candice Alley was warned not to sign a prenuptial agreement before she married Grant Hackett as it was “grossly unfavourable” to her, court documents have revealed.
Joseph Buccheri, a consulting solicitor who allegedly provided advice to Ms Alley, claims he urged her mother to tell Candice not to sign the documents, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.
In the original pre-nup, Alley – who recently joined Neighbours – was to get 15 per cent of Hackett’s assets if their marriage broke down after less than 10 years and 25 per cent if they split after more than 10 years.
Barrister David Brown, QC, allegedly believed the agreement was one of the worst he had ever seen.
Hackett, 35, is suing Brisbane-based Mullins Lawyers and Melbourne-based Nevile & Co over the allegedly botched agreement, claiming their negligence caused him financial loss because it was found to be not binding.
Both law firms said they provided legal advice and a civil trial is expected to begin in the Victorian Supreme Court in April.
Both law firms deny any liability.
The Olympic swimmer and actress separated in May 2012 after five years of marriage.
