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Virginia Statutes, Title 20

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Title 20, Title 20. Domestic Relations

11 chapters · 291 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 20291 Ch 5, Chapter 5. Desertion and Nonsupport.110 Ch 6, Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and …59 Ch 7, Chapter 7. Uniform Child Custody Jur…38 Ch 2, Chapter 2. Marriage Generally.22 Ch 11, Chapter 11. Uniform Collaborative La…20 Ch 3, Chapter 3. Unlawful Marriages Generally.15 Ch 9, Chapter 9. Status of Children of Ass…10 Ch 8, Chapter 8. Premarital Agreement Act.9 Ch 4, Chapter 4. Colored Persons; Marriage…6 Ch 10, Chapter 10. Power of Attorney to Del…2

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Va. Code Ann. § 20-147 Application
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This chapter shall apply to any premarital agreement executed on or after July 1, 1986.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-148 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: "Premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage. "Property" means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal prope…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-149 Formalities of premarital agreement
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A premarital agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. Such agreement shall be enforceable without consideration and shall become effective upon marriage.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-150 Content of agreement
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Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to: 1. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located; 2. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, con…

Va. Code Ann. § 20-151 Enforcement; void marriage

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A. A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves that: 1. That person did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or 2. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and, before execution of the agreement, that person (i)…

Va. Code Ann. § 20-152 Limitation of actions

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Any statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However, equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement, including laches and estoppel, are available …

Va. Code Ann. § 20-153 Amendment or revocation of agreement

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After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration.

Va. Code Ann. § 20-154 Prior agreements

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All written agreements entered into prior to the enactment of this chapter between prospective spouses for the purpose affecting any of the subjects specified in § 20-150 shall be valid and enforceable if otherwise valid as contracts.

Va. Code Ann. § 20-155 Marital agreements

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Married persons may enter into agreements with each other for the purpose of settling the rights and obligations of either or both of them, to the same extent, with the same effect, and subject to the same conditions, as provided in §§ 20-147 through 20-154 for agreements between…