Protecting What Matters Most
Any stigma of distrust or marital uncertainty attached to postnuptial and prenuptial agreements should be long gone by now. It’s simply a mature preventive step, or a ‘just in case’ clause.
In recent years it has become more and more common for marrying couples to draw up this type of legal agreement protecting their individual assets before, or shortly into, a new marriage. If you wish to keep control over the assets you’ve worked hard to obtain, a pre- or postnuptial agreement is the responsible, easy choice.
Prenuptial Agreement: a legal document—created and agreed upon before marriage—that establishes independence of particular assets in the event of a divorce.
Postnuptial Agreement: a similar legal agreement establishing ownership of assets, but created and agreed upon after you are already married.
*Both types of agreement may include negative assets (debts) and stipulations concerning child support or alimony in the event of a divorce involving shared children or stepchildren.
Evans Family Law Group provides legal services to marrying couples in Austin and across Texas that wish to keep certain assets independent as they enter into marriage. Our divorce lawyers in Austin, TX, have been practicing exclusively in family law for over 17 years and are highly sensitive to the delicate subject of prenup or postnup agreements.
*Prenup and postnuptial agreements are particularly relevant to residents of Texas because the state does not recognize legal separation unless made formal through divorce. Having an agreement in place that divides assets according on your terms may relieve some of the stress commonly accompanying a new marriage.
Contact our Austin Legal Office today to find out more about your options for prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Our Austin family law attorneys handle a wide range of matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, adoption, and modifications of court orders. Whether your case is straightforward or highly contested, our team provides personalized legal guidance to protect your rights and your family’s future.
The timeline for a divorce varies depending on the complexity of the case and whether it’s contested or uncontested. Texas law requires a 60-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized, but contested cases involving disputes over property, custody, or support can take several months or even longer to resolve.
An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses agree on all major issues, such as property division, custody, and support. These cases are generally faster and less expensive.
A contested divorce, on the other hand, involves disagreements that require negotiation, mediation, or a court decision. Our attorneys are experienced in both types of cases and can guide you through either process efficiently.
In Texas, the court’s primary concern is always the best interest of the child. Factors considered include each parent’s ability to provide for the child, the stability of each home environment, the child’s relationship with each parent, and, in some cases, the child’s preferences. Our Austin family lawyers work hard to protect your parental rights and achieve an arrangement that supports your child’s well-being.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney James Evans, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a family law attorney.
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