According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 782,038 people filed for divorce in 2018. While divorce rates have declined over the decades, it is a very real possibility for many couples. Prenuptial agreements safeguard you in the event of divorce,...
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Prenuptial Agreements
What can I put in a prenuptial agreement?
The court can rule a prenuptial agreement invalid for many reasons, which makes it essential that you ensure your agreement follows the law. The Texas Constitution and Statutes allow your agreement to contain certain details. The law also forbids certain things in a...
3 ways you might be able to challenge your prenup
The popular media has given prenuptial agreements or “prenups” a historically villainous role. In truth, they are necessary documents developed to help a couple clearly differentiate the assets and debts each party is bringing into a marriage. This is especially true...
A prenup without full disclosure may be invalid
If you're thinking of signing a prenuptial agreement with your spouse, make sure that you fully disclose all of your assets and all of your debts. That means everything you own, all the money in your savings, anything you have in investments, any business ownership...
People should consider a prenuptial agreement
Couples getting married in Texas should explore the possibility of a prenuptial agreement and how it can help them. While these agreements may not be the right thing for everyone, they can provide valuable protection for people entering a marriage under certain...
Spouses of Texas entrepreneurs may want postnuptial agreements
Before entrepreneurs marry, they and their future spouses may both be wise to seek legal counsel. A prenuptial agreement is an important option to consider. After the wedding, the legal options and the emotional stakes change. But some entrepreneurs start their...
Challenging a prenuptial agreement in Texas
Many Texas residents who sign prenuptial agreements believe that their actions are irrevocable and that such agreements cannot be amended or challenged. While the legal reasons for such actions are limited, anyone who is thinking about enforcing a prenuptial agreement...
An overview of prenuptial agreements in Texas
Most residents of Texas who are considering marriage may also be wondering about signing a prenuptial agreement. The mere act of signing such a contract seems contrary to the emotions of love and affection that are generally thought to characterize the marital...
The benefits of prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are commonly associated with only the wealthy, but our readers should know that these agreements can provide benefits to almost any couple entering a marriage. There are many benefits of prenuptial agreements for couples to be familiar with,...
How can prenups address a business?
Many entrepreneurs in Dallas, before finding love, grow a successful and profitable business. So, when these individuals do decide to get married, one step they may want to take is to execute a prenuptial agreement, known as a premarital agreement in Texas, to protect...
