Prenuptial Agreements in Virginia

Virginia processes approximately 30,000+ divorces annually. Understanding your rights and options specific to Virginia is essential before making decisions that will affect your finances and family for years to come.

Virginia follows equitable distribution rules for dividing marital assets. The state allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce (fault grounds: Adultery, Sodomy, Felony conviction). Filing fees are $85–$150, with a residency requirement of 6 months.

The median cost ranges from $10,000 for uncontested cases to $42,000 for contested divorces. Under Va. Code §20-91, courts consider multiple factors when making decisions about property, support, and custody.