A Houston Law Firm Protecting Your Peace of Mind
A prenuptial agreement is fundamentally an inventory of the property and assets that you are bringing into a marriage, as well as any debts. A prenup also spells out the spouse's property rights and financial responsibilities. A postnuptial agreement is the same type of contract that is created after a couple has married.
The Texas constitution has been amended to allow spouses to contractually designate how property would be divided in the event of separation or divorce. Without a prenuptial agreement, assets and liabilities are presumed to be community property in Texas, and will be split in a just and right manner by the Court.
First Marriages
When you are picking out a china pattern with your spouse-to-be, you are probably not thinking about whether your name needs to be on the title of the mortgage on the home want to buy, or if the down payment you will contribute to should be legally documented. But you should consider these and other details to ensure your financial security. A prenuptial agreement is a very smart strategy for entering into marriage with a clear head and peace of mind. Lawyer Golda R. Jacob has real-life experience and the legal knowledge to draft the right prenuptial agreement for couples.
Second Marriages
In a second marriage, each party usually has more assets and/or debts to bring into the marriage, and often a child's financial future to protect. A prenuptial agreement can help take the risk out of a second marriage by clearly identifying pre-marital assets so there is no confusion later on.
Amendments
Our lives are constantly changing. In order to address such changes, an existing agreement may require modifications. Sometimes, the original contract did not take unexpected factors into consideration. We can review your existing agreement to see if it stands the test of time or needs to be amended to meet new realities in your life.
Experience in family law litigation, legal knowledge and certification as a mediator all help attorney Golda R. Jacob craft the right marital contract for you. Our office is in downtown Houston, a short walk from the Harris County courthouse. Call 713-227-7383 or contact us online.
