Before, during, and after coronavirus, the general rule for prenuptial agreements is to get them signed by you and your significant other as early as possible before the wedding. SmolenPlevy Principal and Family Law Attorney Alan Plevy recommends getting it taken care of so you can focus on the wedding.
The pandemic has had its impact on weddings, with social distancing and concerns about travel and crowded spaces throwing plans into disarray. But no matter how couples celebrate, plans for a prenup shouldn’t change. “Just because your wedding might be postponed, does not mean the prenuptial agreements need to be,” says Plevy. “A prenuptial, no matter when the wedding, is still a valid agreement that can be implemented upon the event of a future wedding.”
Plevy provides the following tips if you’re thinking about entering into a prenuptial agreement with your partner:
- Start planning now. Don’t let the coronavirus delay the agreement.
- Time to talk. The coronavirus has given spouses extra time to talk openly and think about a prenuptial agreement. Now is a good time to work with your partner and an attorney on what agreement will be agreeable to both parties before the wedding.
- Don’t wait too long. “I’ve had people who signed their agreements the night before their wedding and that’s not recommended as it can impact the validity of the agreement and cause undue stress. The more time there is between the signing of the agreement and the actual wedding, the better it is for everybody,” says Plevy.
For more information or questions on how the coronavirus affects prenuptial agreements, contact Alan Plevy at abplevy@smolenplevy.com.
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Alan Plevy
Alan Plevy is a recognized force in family law, mediation and litigation, with more than 40 years as one of the most experienced divorce lawyers in Virginia. Mr. Plevy is known for being a tenacious litigator and negotiator who is zealously devoted to his clients. A top legal publication, Virginia Lawyer Weekly, noted Mr. Plevy’s impact on the law when it named two cases he litigated among its Top Five Landmark Family Law Cases in Virginia. Those two cases, which date back to the 1980s, are still regularly cited by attorneys and courts.
