Thorough Preparation of Prenuptial Agreements by Texas Attorneys

We can help you. Contact Andrew J. Bolton, Attorney at Law, in Huntsville, Conroe, or The Woodlands, Texas, at 936-435-1908.  Sugar Land and Stafford residents call 281-723-2791.

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 the law office of Andrew J. Bolton, we take a detailed approach in ensuring your prenuptial or premarital agreement is developed with your best interests in mind.

Representing Couples Entering First and Second Marriages

At the law office of Andrew J. Bolton, 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 Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas, at 936-435-1908.  Sugar Land or Stafford residents may call 281-723-2791.