Signing a prenuptial agreement can offer you peace of mind. It helps you set clear terms should the marriage end and protects your assets – regardless of your financial status. When drafting a prenuptial agreement, couples often focus on the what-ifs of property...
Prenuptial Agreements
Facts versus fiction: How do prenups work?
Prenuptial agreements have seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States in recent years. According to a survey, about 15% of couples signed prenups in 2022, up from just 3% in 2010. This increase demonstrates how more couples now recognize the value...
What makes a prenuptial agreement valid?
Prenuptial agreements have seen a rise in popularity in recent years, reflecting a growing awareness among couples about the importance of financial planning before embarking on a new life together. While it may not be the most romantic topic, signing a prenup...
Millennials are now commonly choosing to create prenups
While it is impossible to predict the future, there are steps one can take that will allow him or her to effectively protect long-term interests. One of these things includes drafting a prenuptial agreement before marrying. Many Virginia couples find the prospect of...
Who needs a postnuptial agreement?
When a marriage is over, both spouses will encounter significant changes in their personal lives. A Virginia spouse may have to move, may see his or her children less often or may need to move. These transitions are difficult, but there are legal options available...
Protecting wealth through a postnuptial agreement
While most people do not enter a marriage assuming that it will end at some point in the future, it may be beneficial to plan for this contingency. Through a prenuptial agreement, it is possible to outline how the division of property will work in the event of a...
More Americans are choosing to draft prenuptial agreements
Planning for the possibility of divorce does not mean that a soon-to-be spouse is assuming the marriage will end in divorce at some point in the future. Many Virginia couples are finding that they enjoy the protections provided by a marital contract, something that...
Insuring the future with a prenuptial agreement
No one enters a marriage assuming that it will end at some point in the future. However, many marriages do end in divorce, and it is helpful to plan for that possibility. A prenuptial agreement can help protect the interests of Virginia adults who are preparing to...
Prenups can apply to pets as well
When entering a marriage, most couples are not thinking about the things that could possibly go wrong in the future. While no one walks down the aisle assuming that the marriage will end someday, there are benefits to planning for that possibility. One way to do this...
Hollywood actor and estranged wife have a prenuptial agreement
Celebrity divorces often involve a significant amount of money, multiple real estate properties and a large amount of public scrutiny. In order to avoid some of the complications associated with this type of divorce, actors, musicians and other high-income celebrities...