Being newly engaged is an exciting time, but there are many legal and financial considerations to make with your soon-to-be spouse before walking down the aisle. These include whether or not one partner will take the other's last name and which bank accounts will be...
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Prenuptial Agreements
How can you ask your fiancé for a prenuptial agreement?
If you are intending to walk down the aisle in the next year or so, you undoubtedly have a great deal on your plate. Not only must you nail down the fine details of your ceremony and reception, but you also must prepare for entertaining numerous guests. You even may...
How can a prenuptial agreement protect you from your spouse’s debts?
Sometimes, investment in your future with your spouse leads you to acquire debt. You may pursue an education to better support your family, purchase a home or invest in a vehicle. If you decide to part ways in the future, though, those debts could impact your...
Why do some couples not want prenups?
While you know you want to marry your current partner, you may not know whether you want to bring up a prenuptial agreement. Perhaps you already had the discussion and your partner does not want a prenup. In both situations, how should you proceed? Business Insider...
Can you revoke a premarital agreement?
If you are thinking about tying the knot, you should take many factors into consideration, especially when it comes to your finances. Couples often encounter a number of financial hurdles during the course of their marriage, and financial challenges can place strain...
How to have a conversation about prenups
Marriage is one of the biggest decisions you will make. As you prepare to spend the result of your life with your partner, you may also want to take steps to protect your interests if the relationship does not last. With the many misconceptions people have about...
Protecting assets with a prenuptial agreement
If marriage is in your near future, you may be considering whether to write up a prenuptial agreement. Depending on your situation, having a prenup may be a good idea. If a couple is entering into a marriage with considerable individual assets, or if one of the...
Why is financial disclosure in a prenup important?
A prenuptial agreement can give you and your spouse peace of mind as you begin your life as a married couple. In the event you decide to end your marriage, your prenup can resolve many financial conflicts before they have a chance to arise. In drafting your agreement,...
Understanding postnuptial agreements in Texas
If you and your spouse recently tied the knot, you might wonder what you can do to protect your assets as you begin to embark on this journey together. A common way newly married couples do this is through postnuptial agreements. Understanding the basics of this...
What can and cannot go into a premarital agreement
When two people get married, each brings his or her property to the relationship. This may take the form of income or earnings, personal property and sometimes real estate. During the marriage, the couple will almost certainly acquire property as well. A premarital...