Marriage can be a wonderful experience, but it can also lead to devastating ends. If you and your spouse are on the brink of divorce, you might be worried about what that means for your assets. Going through a divorce can bring out the greediness in your spouse that...
Discuss prenuptial agreements early in an engagement
The moment a couple gets engaged can be magical. However, the last thing that most Texas couples want to do is ruin that magic by talking about money, particularly a prenuptial agreement. However, there are several reasons why talking about a prenup early in the...
Millennial couples are interested in prenuptial agreements
A survey from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) found that prenuptial agreements have become more popular in Texas and elsewhere in recent years. Of those who took part in the survey, 62% said that they saw an increase in the number of clients who...
Reasons to use prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
Some people in Texas may wonder if they should create a prenuptial agreement before getting married. A postnuptial agreement is also a possibility for a couple who is already married. Pre- or postnuptial agreements are generally not necessary for people who are going...
Texas business owners can benefit from prenups
Divorce can have a major impact on a business. This is one reason why many entrepreneurs who are happy and confident in their relationships opt for prenuptial agreements when choosing to tie the knot. Not only can a prenup protect an entrepreneur in case of divorce,...
Lawyers report increase in millennial prenuptial agreements
Texas residents in the 18-to-34 age group who are getting married might want a prenuptial agreement. The number of couples using these agreements has increased over a 20-year period. However, the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers has reported the rise in...
Why parents may want their children to have a prenup
People in Texas who are getting married might want to consider a prenuptial agreement. In wealthy families, it may be the parents who are pushing the need for the agreement. The parents may be concerned about preserving family wealth and making sure that an ex-spouse...
How post-nuptial agreements work
When Texas couples get married, they usually want to be together for life. Unfortunately, the U.S. divorce rate shows that even people with the best intentions can't always make their marriages work. One common reason for marital discord is that many couples fight...
Positive aspects of a prenuptial agreement
Texas residents who are planning on getting married might wonder whether they need a prenuptial agreement. There are a number of reasons that one person might want a prenup including to protect children from a previous marriage or to shield an existing business. While...
A prenup to plan for a blended family
Texas families come in all shapes and sizes, and so have the blended families resulting from remarriages. Blended families have their own set of issues to deal with and resolve and one of these is how to plan for the financial health of the whole family when these two...