PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN VIRGINIA
A marital agreement can help couples make informed decisions about property, debt, inheritance, and financial responsibilities before a conflict arises. Hammelman Law helps individuals and couples in Ashburn, Loudoun County, and throughout Virginia prepare clear, carefully considered prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
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These agreements can be especially valuable for business owners, people entering a second marriage, blended families, and anyone who wants to protect separate property or coordinate a marital agreement with an existing estate plan.
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Melanie works with clients to understand their priorities, explain their options, and create an agreement that reflects their circumstances and long-term goals.
What Happens Without a Marital Agreement
Without a prenuptial agreement, your state's laws dictate property ownership acquired during marriage, including its division upon divorce or death. This includes property owned before marriage in some cases.
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Marriage is a legal contract granting automatic property rights, such as:
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sharing ownership of marital property,
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potential debt responsibility, and
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joint control over marital assets​​​