Virginia couples who are considering getting married may be well-advised to think about entering into a prenuptial agreement. While some people may think of a prenup as a sign of mistrust or a poor relationship, these agreements can contain provisions to protect both...
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Dealing with finances when blending two families together
After going through a divorce, some Virginia parents decide to remarry later in life. When both future spouses have children from their earlier marriages, they join to create what is called a "blended family." While blended families can work, they often have their own...
Prenups may protect a person from their spouse’s debt
For Virginia couples looking to get married, it can be important to understand the benefits of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. This is especially true if one future spouse does not have money managing skills and is at risk for racking up debt. While they are...
How a prenuptial agreement can protect an inheritance
There are several ways that people in Virginia might attempt to protect family property in case of a divorce. People should not mix an inheritance with the marital funds. This includes using an inheritance to purchase items or pay for services, such as buying or...
Taking advantage of a prenuptial agreement in Virginia
Couples preparing to marry generally don't want to think about what would happen if they end up getting a divorce. However, that's essentially what a prenuptial agreement involves. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to determine, in advance, how a variety of issues...
Why millennials might consider a prenup
Millennials in Virginia who are getting married and have family money or own businesses might want to consider putting a prenuptial agreement in place. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the number of millennials who are using prenups is on the...
Same-sex marriage and prenuptial agreements
Following the Supreme Court decision declaring that state laws banning same-sex marriages were unconstitutional, many couples in Virginia and across the nation have married or are planning to marry. Same-sex couples may have spent years together accumulating...
Financial planning before marriage
Many married couples in Virginia realize too late that they are financially incompatible. Couples often walk down the aisle having never discussed their finances or created a prenuptial agreement to specify who owns what. Later on, spouses with completely different...

