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No, a prenuptial agreement cannot waive child support obligations. Even if both parents agreed to it in advance, this would be an invalid provision within the prenup. We recently discussed the fact that prenuptial agreements cannot waive or secure child custody...
Realizing that a marriage is over is a stressful time, partly because it means making major life changes. If you’re considering filing for divorce, you should work to ensure – whenever possible – that you have everything in order, as long as it’s safe for you to take...
In high income divorces, child support matters require more than meeting a child’s basic needs. These families are setting up for a continued legacy and often expect their children to continue the family’s success. This can mean attendance at prestigious private...
Beginning on July 1, Virginia spouses can file for a “bed and board” divorce as early as one day after officially separating. This allows them to begin the process of negotiating or litigating the terms of their divorce. Currently, under the law, “a divorce from bed...
When a parent stops paying court ordered support, the impact on a household can be immediate and painful. Bills pile up, and children may go without the things they need to thrive. The good news is that the state offers strong tools to collect what is owed....
When separate and marital assets become mixed together, determining who owns what can become much more complicated. This can happen over the course of a marriage, whether through shared bank accounts, investments, retirement contributions or using separate funds for...
You know that you want to use a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse. Maybe the two of you have very different financial situations or you are bringing a significant amount of wealth to the marriage. You hope that the two of you will not get divorced, but you...
Custody matters can be a bit more difficult to navigate when both parents love their children deeply and maintain demanding careers. In many of these types of scenarios, the families also use a nanny to help with child rearing. This new version of the modern family...
Couples who sign prenuptial agreements are working to protect themselves from messy, litigated divorces where they battle over property matters in family court. Most people start their marriages expecting a harmonious relationship that lasts for life, and they may not...
Some custody orders are detailed and flexible enough to manage co-parenting obligations until the minor children in the family become adults. Other times, a custody order may eventually not fully meet a family's needs, especially if the order has been in place for...
