Manassas Premarital Agreements Lawyer

Manassas Premarital Agreements Attorney

Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are very common in Virginia and across the United States. Over the last several years, many people have realized the benefits and that they are not reserved for billionaires and celebrities alone. A Manassas premarital agreements lawyer can help you create an agreement that takes you confidently into your marriage.

At Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC, we have helped many Manassas couples draft their prenups. We can help you address how assets and debts are to be handled should your marriage ever dissolve. In Virginia, these agreements must meet specific criteria. Discussing finance can be uncomfortable for some couples, but our team can offer professional guidance to help you address these matters with confidence.

Prenuptial Agreements in Virginia

A prenuptial agreement in Virginia is a legal document that addresses how certain matters are to be handled in the event of a divorce. What makes prenups unique and often stigmatized is that they are drafted before the marriage occurs.

A prenup is a written contract between the future bride and groom that sets out terms regarding their ownership of individual assets, treatment of future earnings, control of pre-existing property, and potential asset and property division if the marriage dissolves. According to Worldmetrics, 62% of Americans believe that prenuptial agreements are necessary and that only 46% of American couples discuss the topic before marriage.

Virginia has strict rules about what prenups can resolve and about the steps and circumstances leading up to the execution of the prenuptial agreement. It is important to hire a premarital agreements lawyer to ensure that you meet all state requirements.

What Can Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?

As dictated by Virginia Code Section 20-150, prenup contracts must have several provisions. These include:

• The rights and obligations of each party in respect to individual and joint property
• The right to control, buy or sell, transfer, lease, and dispose of property
• How property is to be distributed if the marriage dissolves when a spouse dies
• Spousal support (alimony) if the marriage is terminated
• Life insurance policy benefits
• The drafting of a will or trust

For a prenuptial agreement to be valid in Manassas, Virginia, couples must show that they have worked on it together and that neither is being coerced into the agreement. The court can void the agreement if one party did not enter into it voluntarily or withheld information about property or assets.

What Cannot Be Included in A Prenuptial Agreement in Virginia?

Many matters can not be included in a prenup and may be voided by Virginia courts if the marriage dissolves or a spouse passes away. These include:

• A spouse cannot completely waive their right to alimony
• Child support or child custody matters cannot be included
• Anything illegal
• Provisions about personal matters that are not related to finances, such as requiring one spouse to cook all meals

Why Choose Us?

The Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC team can walk you through drafting your prenup. We can provide education on Virginia state premarital agreement laws and ensure that none of the unlawful provisions make their way into the agreement. We can ensure that both parties understand the implications of this agreement and consent with proper documentation. If a prenup is challenged or needs to be enforced, we can represent you in the Prince William County Circuit Court.

Changes to Existing Prenuptial Agreements

Entering a prenuptial agreement doesn’t mean it cannot be changed as your life progresses together. In Virginia, this agreement may be changed or revoked at any time, as long as both parties agree in writing. Rest assured that we can work with you through the years should anything need to be addressed.

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Hire a Manassas Premarital Agreements Lawyer

When you are picturing your dream wedding, the furthest thing from your mind may be divorce or separation. Drafting a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse can help solidify your commitment to one another and allow you both to open up about personal finances. Our team at Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC is prepared to help you through the drafting process and ensure your future is secure.  Call us today to schedule a consultation.