Law Office of Eric L. Williams

Prenuptial Agreements

Texas Prenuptial and Post-Marital Agreement Lawyer

Are you considering marriage-or a second marriage-and wondering if a prenuptial agreement might be wise in your situation?

With the rise in second marriages over the last few decades, it's no longer unusual for people to plan for the future with a prenuptial agreement, or even a post-nuptial agreement to take into account changing finances. While a prenuptial agreement may prove to be unnecessary in your particular situation, it doesn't hurt to talk with a knowledgeable family law attorney to get the facts.

Contact the Law Office of Eric Williams, a Kaufman, Texas, family lawyer providing a wide range of family law services for people across Kaufman County, including divorce and property division. Eric L. Williams is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Who Should Consider a Texas Prenuptial Agreement?

We usually talk to couples prior to marriage when one partner (or both):

• Has an existing highly successful business, law practice or medical practice
• Comes from a family with considerable wealth and has received or expects to receive a trust
• Owns property (in or outside of a trust) with mineral rights
• Has children from a prior marriage or other family members who are concerned with inheritance rights
• Has had a difficult prior divorce and they are seeking the security of a premarital agreement

Who Should Consider a Texas Post-Marital Agreement?

While not nearly as common as prenuptial agreements, a post-nuptial agreement is an option for situations in which:

• The most common post-marital agreement in Texas is used to change the terms of a prior prenuptial agreement that is out of date or as an update when the intentions of the couple have changed
• Another beneficial use of a post-marital agreement can be used for estate planning purposes

Flexible, Creative Solutions to Increase Your Peace of Mind

A Texas prenuptial agreement is a contract between the two parties that can control a wide range of financial arrangements (with the exception of child support). A couple can decide for themselves, with the advice of an experienced family law attorney, which aspects of their joint financial life should be defined in the agreement.

• What will happen with retirement benefits?
• Who will keep the house?
• How will inheritance be treated?
• Will the financial arrangements change the longer the couple remains married?

It's completely up to you to decide, and Attorney Eric Williams can help. Contact our Kaufman, Texas, law office via EMAIL:  elw@mycvc.net