A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that two people make before getting married regarding how they will split up their finances if they end up getting divorced. For example, maybe one person is independently wealthy and they want to ensure that they don’t lose...
Family Law
What would make your prenup invalid?
You and your future spouse started a business together before you even got married. Maybe you were already romantically involved, or maybe you were just business partners and the relationship evolved over time. Either way, you’re now getting married and it’s going to...
What if you want a prenup but you’re already married?
When you and your spouse got married, you thought about asking for a prenup. After all, you’re a business owner. You don’t want to risk your business or your financial assets for your marriage. Obviously, you hope that you never get divorced, but you also know that...
If you want a prenup, don’t wait
You're thinking about getting a prenuptial agreement before your wedding. You're not sure how to talk to your new spouse about it, so you haven't brought it up. You keep procrastinating it and putting it off as a conversation for another day. While feeling a bit...
Will you lose custody if a protective order is issued?
In Virginia, it’s normal to issue a protective order if domestic violence may have occurred between two people. These situations are complex, so if you face a protective order, you do need to know what to expect. There are three types of protective orders. These...
Protecting your business with a prenup
When business owners get married, they're sometimes a bit concerned because the business is this major asset that they've put so much time and money into over the years. They hope that the marriage works, but they don't want to risk losing any portion of that business...
What does it mean to have to divide your property equitably?
During divorces in Virginia, couples are required to divide their property equitably. The state uses equitable distribution rules rather than equal distribution rules, so your property should be divided fairly rather than 50-50. It is up to you and your spouse to sit...
A prenuptial agreement may be necessary for asset protection
As more marriages are occurring at older ages, there is a greater need for prenuptial agreements. People are entering into marriage with more assets and property, and some may be business owners. A prenup helps protect property, companies and assets, and having a...
