Skilled Fairfax County Attorneys for Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Although everyone enters into marriage with the intention of forever, unfortunately statistics show that those intentions do not always work out, either due to divorce or death of a spouse. If you are bringing significant assets into a marriage, or if you have children from a prior marriage, you may wish to consider ways to protect those interests before you get married. Protective agreements also can be established during a marriage.
Assisting Our Clients with Strategic Planning for the Future
We offer clients throughout Northern Virginia, including military members intending to marry citizens of foreign nations, strategic legal advice regarding marital agreements.
A prenuptial agreement is a binding and legally enforceable contract two individuals can establish prior to their marriage to protect property and finances during and following the union. An effective prenuptial agreement can avoid costly litigation over asset division if the marriage ends. In some situations, establishing a trust to further protect assets may be advisable.
A marital agreement also can be established during a marriage even if a prenuptial agreement was not signed — known as a postnuptial agreement. This type of contract can address potential property division and support issues in the event the marriage ends. It also can address the division of assets acquired during the course of the marriage.
At Arquilla Law, PLC, our team of family law lawyers will help you decide if a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is beneficial in your situation. If so, we can assist in drafting a legally enforceable agreement.
Or, if you have been presented with a proposed agreement drafted by another attorney, we will review it to ensure it is fair and advantageous before you sign.
Contact Our Virginia Lawyers for Advice on a Marital Agreement
To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced divorce attorneys, complete and submit our online form or call 703-719-9292 for a free initial interview of up to 30 minutes. Our law offices are conveniently located at the intersection of Franconia Road and Beulah Street in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, with ample free parking.