A prenuptial agreement or a premarital agreement, as it’s officially called in Virginia, is a contract at its most basic form. This means that any prenuptial agreement established and enforced in Virginia must adhere to the standards of contract law. A prenuptial...
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Virginia is one of the few U.S. states that still permit “fault” divorces. A “fault” divorce is based on bad behavior; one spouse must claim that the other was “at fault” for the divorce due to misconduct that resulted in the...
The Virginia General Assembly usually passes new legislation concerning family law issues on July 1st of each year. Some new laws are only clarifications of existing laws, while others bring about major changes. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly made substantial...
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Yes, Virginia is a state that allows for no-fault divorce. This implies you can divorce without stating your spouse did something to irreparably harm the marriage. This procedure, often known as an “uncontested divorce,” allows a couple to dissolve their...
Adultery is defined under Virginia law as “sexual intercourse by a married individual with any person who is not their spouse.” Under Virginia Code 20-91, adultery is a fault-based reason for divorce. Unlike other grounds for divorce, there is no waiting...
Retirement 401(k) and pension accounts are some of the most critical assets acquired by married couples. In a divorce, the parties may need to divide these assets, even if they are only in the name of one spouse. While retirement accounts are generally considered...
As part of the financial disclosure process in a Virginia divorce, each spouse is required by law to disclose all assets, income, expenses, and debt to be equitably divided, and to determine alimony and child support. There is a violation of fiduciary duties if a...
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