Thorough Preparation of Prenuptial Agreements by Texas Attorneys
We can help you. Contact our Tomball law office at 281-351-7897 or our office in The Woodlands at 281-602-1902 today. Our Conroe clients can reach us at 936-271-2671.
While it may not be the most romantic part of planning a marriage, prenuptial agreements are a proactive step in protecting your assets and caring for your children from a previous marriage. At the law office of Bolton & Bolton P.C., in Tomball and The Woodlands, Texas, we take a detailed approach in ensuring your prenuptial agreement is developed with your best interests in mind.
Representing Couples Entering First and Second Marriages
At the law office of Bolton & Bolton P.C., we represent all types of couples entering into marriage. While some clients who have significant family assets are entering a first marriage, we primarily see those who are about to enter into a second marriage. Both sides want to go into the marriage with eyes wide open, understanding their vows to each other and their responsibilities outside of their marriage.
Prenuptial agreements protect you from more than a divorce. A prenuptial agreement can be necessary even if you and your spouse live happily ever after. Texas law provides that a surviving spouse has the right to live in the couples’ homestead until the surviving spouse dies. This is true even if the surviving spouse has substantial properties of their own, including a second residence. A properly drafted prenuptial agreement lets you and your fiancé agree in advance what your partner’s rights should be when “at death do you part” rather than letting the Texas legislature decide.
Protecting Your Children in a Prenuptial Agreement
Even though you will have obligations to your new spouse, you may still have obligations to your children from your first marriage. A prenuptial agreement ensures that assets and finances are protected for your children in the event of a divorce. Without a prenuptial agreement, the spouse you are divorcing could end up with possessions and money intended for your children. With a valid prenuptial agreement, you may be able to alleviate some of the problems that can develop later on in the marriage.
Do Not Do It Yourself
Creating a prenuptial agreement requires the help of an experienced attorney. Our approach to creating prenuptial agreements is taking great care in preparation and attending to all the details. In the event of the marriage ending, or upon your death, you want a prenuptial agreement that will stand up in court. Doing it yourself is not advised, and this often results in an unenforceable prenuptial agreement.
Contact Us
To get more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a premarital agreement, please contact us in Tomball at 281-351-7897 or at our office in The Woodlands at 281-602-1902. Our Conroe clients can reach us at 936-271-2671.
