The Family Act 1975 provides that the parties to a marriage or de facto relationship shall enter into a binding legal agreement on financial arrangements in the event of the breakdown of their couple or common-law relationship. Sometimes people know these agreements as “marriage contracts,” but the legal term is “financial arrangement.” Our unique approach to negotiating real estate agreements is based on creating a respectful environment that will allow you and your spouse to make a fair agreement that is adapted to your life. We welcome the growing recognition we have received for our successes in this area. As of 2015, Smith Strong, PLC has received four times as many positive reviews as any other family firm in Central Virginia on a neutral, independent third-party site. In addition, founder Van Smith was recently awarded as Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014. . .