Premarital and Marital Agreements

Plano Premarital Agreement Attorney

Premarital agreements (prenuptial agreements) and marital agreements outline spouse's rights and obligations in the event of a divorce. Through a prenuptial (prenup) or premarital agreement a couple agrees in advance how to protect and secure their individual assets (including those intended for heirs), should the marriage end in divorce. A premarital agreement can be important if a couple has substantial assets, is entering into a second marriage, or one of the spouses has children from a prior relationship. Once a couple is married, a marital agreement can protect a spouse from taking on the debt of the other, or from a catastrophic tax problem. It also can protect a sizeable inheritance received by a spouse during the marriage.

For many years our Texas family lawyers have focused exclusively on divorce and family law matters. We listen intently to each client to understand your wishes, desires, and unique circumstances, then work hard to achieve your goals. Contact a Plano premarital agreement lawyer at our firm today.

At Short Law Firm, PC, we ensure that your pre-nuptial or marital agreement meets all legal requirements, and accurately details the parties' understanding. To be enforceable, a premarital or marital agreement must meet strict requirements. Generally the parties must fully disclosure all of their assets and debts, and must enter into the agreement voluntarily and without coercion. If the agreement meets these and other requirements, it will dictate how property will be divided and how much, if any, spousal support will be paid should the parties eventually divorce. More and more the signing of a prenuptial agreement is videotaped to save the agreement and avoid misunderstandings later. It is important that both parties to the agreement consult an experienced legal professional when considering a marital or premarital agreement.

Our firm has the ability to assist you in the drafting of your premarital agreement, regardless of how simple or complicated your asset and property division would seem to be upon divorce. Contact a Texas marital agreement lawyer at our firm today to learn whether a premarital agreement or marital agreement is right for you.