A premarital agreement is a legal contract between two individuals planning to marry. It outlines the handling of assets, debts and other financial matters in the event of a divorce or separation. The Texas Family Code covers premarital agreements and dictates that...
Although marital agreements protect the assets of couples if they divorce, they may also address other important issues. While the agreements typically protect financial holdings and valuable property, they could also cover the subject of debts. If you and your spouse...
A post-marital agreement may sound counterintuitive and unnecessary. However, learning about why this arrangement could benefit you may give you the incentive to implement one into your relationship. Marriage has its ups and downs and sometimes things do not unfold...
A prenuptial agreement can protect your assets despite turbulence in your marriage. Creating an agreement that benefits both of you will require time and careful planning. The manner you discuss a prenuptial agreement may strongly influence your partner's willingness...
Many wealthy Texas residents have concerns about protecting money or property from division in a divorce. The question of exchanging property can be particularly thorny. If your spouse gives you a new car, is it truly yours or can you lose it in divorce? Creating a...
Money and miscommunications about how to spend it often place strain on a marriage. If financial issues remain unresolved, increasing stress levels could lead to a divorce. GoBankingRates.com reports that many adults grew up in households that did not have positive...
Because Texas is a community property state, assets that either spouse acquires after their wedding become part of a shared marital estate known as the “community” estate. However, property that is owned or acquired before the marriage is classified as separate...
If you are a man who is in an unhappy marriage, you may be heading toward some health problems. In fact, a recent study found men in unfulfilling unions were 94% more likely to have a stroke and 21% more likely to die in the next 30 years. This is likely due to the...
Even though you feel a lot of excitement about your upcoming wedding in Texas, you may also wonder if a prenup can add value to your relationship. Knowing how a prenuptial agreement works may help you determine its necessity in your marriage. A well-written prenup may...
A premarital agreement is one way to enter into your marriage with complete transparency. Not only will it give you the chance to have open and honest discussions about finances, but you can also use it as a way to set expectations for the marriage. The state does...
