Virginia § 20-151 - Enforcement; void marriage
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-151 — Enforcement; void marriage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-151. Enforcement; void marriage
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) was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party; and (ii) did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided.
B. Any issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law. Recitations in the agreement shall create a prima facie presumption that they are factually correct.
C. If a marriage is determined to be void, an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital agreement shall be enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result.
1985, c. 434; 1986, c. 201.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-151
What does Code of Virginia § 20-151 cover?
Section 20-151 ("Enforcement; void marriage") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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