Pre- And Postnuptial Agreements: Protect Your Assets
Whether you are about to get married or are already married, it may be in your best interest to consider creating a pre- or postnuptial agreement. Even though many view these legal agreements in a negative light, they are in no way intended to undermine your love or create a division between couples. By having one in place, you may actually improve marital happiness and avoid disputes, time, and money, should a divorce occur in the future.
What Topics Do These Legal Agreements Cover?
Catherine Benouis, an Austin family lawyer at Benouis Law, is dedicated to helping her clients strategically and effectively create both pre- and postnuptial agreements. She is able to help protect your assets and best interests as she works with you to formulate a detailed and legally sound document.
Pre- and postnuptial agreements cover a variety of topics, including:
- How property will be divided
- The treatment of future earnings
- The right of each spouse to sell, transfer, manage or dispose of assets
- How alimony will be paid
- Setting a budget for household expenses
- Removing business from the table in the event of a divorce
When To Consider A Postnuptial Agreement
A postnuptial agreement, like a prenuptial agreement, spells out how marital assets will be divided if the couple divorces. Many couples who didn’t feel the need for a prenuptial agreement reconsider that choice as circumstances can change dramatically and in unforeseen ways during the course of a marriage. For example, one spouse might end up earning substantially more than the other. Maybe one spouse receives or expects to receive a substantial inheritance and wants to protect it in the even of divorce. Or perhaps the couple started a business and wants to specify what will happen to it in the wake of a divorce.
Contact An Austin Marital Agreement Attorney Today
If you have substantial assets, debts, stake in a business, children from a prior marriage or the potential to receive a large inheritance, it may be time to consider creating one of these agreements. Ms. Benouis can provide you and your spouse, or soon-to-be spouse, with quality legal advice and assistance as she looks to make the process agreeable for both parties involved.
Contact Benouis Law today at 512-764-3932 to make an appointment for an initial consultation and for more information on how to begin creating a pre- or postnuptial agreement.