Virginia Beach Prenuptial Agreements Attorney
Virginia lawyer protects your future in case of divorce
Although no one enters into a marriage expecting to divorce, even the strongest bonds of matrimony may falter. A prenuptial agreement is a written contract that spouses enter as they prepare to marry, settling in advance some of the issues that might arise in the course of marriage or divorce. If you want to consider that option, a Virginia Beach prenuptial agreements attorney at Harding, Harding & Harding, Attorneys at Law can draft one that is legally effective and that meets your legitimate goals.
Legal benefits of a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement between you and your future spouse can be useful in a number of ways, including:
- Protecting premarital assets
- Predetermining the amount of spousal support
- Protecting family businesses
- Settling how premarital debt will be paid
- Avoiding alimony payments
A Virginia Beach divorce lawyer at our firm has the knowledge and experience to draft prenuptial agreements that serve these purposes and others.
When a prenuptial agreement is recommended
Although prenuptial agreements may be useful in settling issues that can arise in any marriage, they may be especially useful for:
- High net worth individuals
- Second marriages
- Parents of children by previous marriages or relationships
- Couples with unequal financial holdings
We can craft a prenuptial agreement that suits your particular situation.
What to include in a Virginia prenuptial agreement
Among the provisions commonly included in prenuptial agreements in Virginia are ones addressing asset protection, property division, business ownership, debts and liabilities, spousal support and child custody and support. However, child custody and support arrangements cannot be settled through a prenup, since the court must decide them based on the best interests of the children.
Virginia Beach attorney drafts and enforces prenuptial agreements
To be valid in Virginia, a prenuptial agreement must be voluntarily signed by both parties in contemplation of marriage. Both parties must provide full financial disclosure before they sign and the agreement must be reasonably fair. We are skilled in preparing legally valid prenuptial agreements.
What can make a prenuptial agreement invalid?
A prenuptial agreement can be invalidated by a court in certain circumstances, such as these:
- One of the parties was coerced into signing.
- It is unconscionable, meaning that it is so unfair and one-sided as to shock the conscience of the court.
- One of the parties failed to disclose significant financial assets.
We assist in defending against efforts to break an enforceable prenuptial agreement or in contesting a potentially invalid agreement that unfairly limits your rights and economic interests.
Contact a skilled prenuptial agreements lawyer in Chesapeake
Harding, Harding & Harding Attorneys at Law prepares and reviews prenuptial agreements for clients in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Norfolk. To schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation, call 757-499-2600 of contact us online.
