How To: Ask Your Partner for a Prenup
Deciding to have a prenuptial agreement (prenup) is one thing—bringing it up with your partner is another. Given the emotions […]
Family Law
Prenuptial Agreements: Navigating Pressure Before ‘I Do’
Prenuptial agreements are a useful tool for couples to clarify financial expectations and protect assets. But sometimes, the push for a prenup doesn’t come from the couple — it comes from the family.
Is It Time to Review Your Beneficiary Designations?
A will or revocable trust may form the core of your estate plan, but for many people, a substantial amount
The Prenup Playbook: What to Know Before You Walk Down the Aisle
Wedding season brings all the exciting things—bouquets, dress fittings, cake tastings, and, of course, the big “I do.” But there is one part of the planning process that is often overlooked, even though it can be just as important as picking the venue: a prenuptial agreement.
High-Net-Worth Divorce: What Can We Learn from Bill and Melinda Gates’ Split?
High net worth divorces are more complex than regular divorces, and the divorce between Bill and Melinda Gates offers insights into these differences. They also highlight the importance of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and the consequences of how a state views marital property. Learn more.
Filing for Bankruptcy and Divorce: Which Comes First?
Are you considering filing for both divorce and bankruptcy simultaneously? Understand the complexities involved.
Who Gets the Engagement Ring If the Couple Splits Before Marriage?
Sometimes a fiancé discovers he or she is in love with the engagement ring — but not with the person who proposed marriage. Learn more.
Solicitando un Divorcio y Bancarrota: ¿Cual Viene Primero?
¿Divorcio o bancarrota primero? Aprende con la abogada Xue Connelly. Explora tus opciones y toma una decisión informada.
What is Virginia’s Shall Arrest Statute?
Partners explain what the Shall Arrest statute is and how it impacts domestic violence cases.
What is Virginia’s New ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law?
The recently passed “red flag” law is a gun control measure that gives police and courts the ability to remove guns and firearms from individuals that they determine to pose a substantial risk to themselves or others. Learn more.
Holiday Custody for Interfaith Families
We explain who gets to decide, how holiday custody for interfaith families can be balanced, and what happens if parents can’t reach an agreement.
What to Know About Divorce
Thinking about divorce? Going through divorce? Learn answers to some of your biggest questions, as well as tips for how to handle divorce, here.
Legal Tips for International Holiday Travel with Children: Custody and Consent Considerations
With time off during the holidays, it is the perfect chance to travel. For families with children, it is an
Hugh Jackman’s the Latest Gray Divorce: Navigating the End of Long-Term Marriage
Move over blockbuster breakups — there’s a new (or not-so-new) couple calling it quits. Iconic actor Hugh Jackman, known for
With Spring and Wedding Season Approaching, Couples are Asking “How Do I Tell My Fiancé I Want a Prenup?”
It may be awkward at first, but the issues in a prenuptial agreement are usually the financial issues that couples need to discuss before getting married and combining finances—or not combining finances. Learn more.