Examples of the more unusual terms couples might request include:
- Stipulations on how long their partner needs to work before they can retire.
- If their partner is unfaithful, then they must pay the other partner a fine – you may have heard of this as an infidelity clause.
- Restrictions on social media usage, either limiting how much time they can spend on it or even not allowing it at all.
- Dictations on the frequency of family visits.
- If the partner watches more than two football matches a week they need to pay a fine, alongside other time limits regarding TV watching.
- Stipulations on weight maintenance or exercise routines, for instance for every 10 pounds the partner gains in the marriage they pay a fine.
- Specifications on who is responsible for each household chore.
- Outlines of the minimum times the couple should engage in intercourse each week.
- In cases where the couple is fortunate to have cleaners, gardeners or babysitters, they may try to include clauses stipulating who gets to keep them should they divorce.
- How long either party is expected to wait before dating somebody else if they separate.
