Prenuptial Agreements

For couples living in Texas, it is even more vital to consider a prenuptial agreement than for couples living in other states. The Lone Star State's long-standing community property laws can split assets in surprisingly unfair ways that neither spouse is pleased with...

As strange as it may be to think in these terms, a marriage is just as much a business relationship as it is a personal relationship in the eyes of the law. Because of the very real effects that marriage has on your personal property (especially in Texas, where we use...

In Texas, establishing a prenuptial agreement is a wise move for every couple, regardless of station or circumstances. The conventional ideas that a prenup is only for the rich and famous, or only building a backdoor into your relationship are thankfully falling away,...

Prenuptial agreements are a fantastic tool couples might use to remove many areas of strain from their relationship protect each other from liabilities each party may be bringing into the marriage. That is to say, it is greatly useful when created fairly and properly...

The prenuptial agreement as an institution has received a bit of a shot to the arm in recent years, as public opinion on its use is beginning to shift with a new generation of young people taking marriage and shaping it to fit their own ideas. In general, data shows...

Entering into a marriage is such a beautiful and exciting experience, and one that comes with many potential sources of conflict that can be anticipated and avoided. Often, in the glow of an impending wedding, the idea of creating a prenuptial agreement seems anathema...

If not handled appropriately, divorce can tear apart the lives of spouses, instead of allowing them to respectfully go their separate ways. As awful as that is, if one or both spouses are business owners, their divorce may cease to be merely the dissolution of their...

When you decide to move forward with marriage, you know that your life is changing in many ways. Of course, you are hoping that every step you take with your new spouse is one that improves your life.Even though you hope to be married forever, you realize that...

One of the biggest reasons why people don't use a prenup is sentimental: The prenup just doesn't feel romantic, and that's what people are focused on more than anything else. While that makes sense, it's important to note that a prenup is a useful legal document, no...

You may have a number of reasons for considering a prenuptial agreement, but your decision may just come down to your gut. You feel like the prenup may be helpful or it may be smart. You know what people say about them -- that they're not romantic and that they can...