Houston, Texas, Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer
Texas is a community property state. Every financial or property asset obtained by a couple during the marriage is subject to equal distribution in the event of a divorce. To protect significant personal assets owned prior to the marriage, however, it is sometimes helpful for parties to sign a legal agreement that preserves personal holdings in the individual's name. To be considered legally binding, however, a prenuptial agreement must include a number of factors. If a prenuptial agreement does not comply with these factors, a court could later invalidate the agreement.
Kerr, Hendershot & Cannon attorneys are ready to discuss your prenuptial agreement. We recommend you talk to a qualified family law attorney at least six months prior to your marriage. Cultural and regional differences between county judges and courts can be significant. Contact us to arrange an opportunity to meet with a member of our team today.
What Can You Protect With a Prenuptial Agreement?
People often come to a second or third marriage with debts, child support obligations and financial concerns remaining from a previous marriage. A prenuptial agreement can protect you from responsibility for an obligation that should not be considered community debt.
In addition, people who bring a professional practice, such as a medical practice, to the marriage, can claim the asset as individual property. A prenuptial agreement can be used to protect the status of the individual property. For example, it may be used to ensure that future earnings from the business are not considered community property after a divorce.
Predetermine What Your Divorce Settlement Will Look Like
Nobody heads into marriage expecting to get a divorce. If you are starting to sense that your marriage is heading toward irreconcilable differences, however, a post-marital agreement can help you and your spouse hammer out the tough details of a property settlement without the cost of litigation. A post-nuptial agreement can be used to divide financial property, personal debt and even spousal maintenance.
Before your marriage, it makes sense to talk to an experienced attorney about protecting your personal holdings. Contact our offices in Houston or Corpus Christi, Texas, today. Our Corpus Christi office is available by appointment only.
