Pre and Postnuptial Agreements

Texas Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer

From our office in Frisco, Texas, our lawyers at the law firm of Mackoy, Hernandez & Qualls provide clients with comprehensive family law representation. Our services include handling the creation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial marital contracts for our clients. We us over 25 years of combined experience when analyzing and advising you on these matters. To discuss your specific situation with a member of our legal team, contact us today.

Prenuptial Agreements

Planning a wedding can be a hectic time in your life. There are many things to consider, including any assets you may be bringing in to the marriage. Even though it may be difficult to consider the possibility that you and your spouse may divorce in the future, it is essential to plan and protect yourself for unforeseen events.

A prenuptial agreement is especially important in cases where a family owns a business or where there are children from a pervious marriage. The prenuptial can protect the business and the individual's portion of the business. By creating a prenuptial agreement, if you do get divorced, the value of the business will not be subject to equitable division of the property, as it is protected by the marital contract. You also can ensure you children from a previous marriage will share in your estate, lessening the chance that litigation may develop between the branches of the family after your death.

Postnuptial Agreements

After the wedding and possibly a few years into the marriage, couples may discover that it is in their best interests to enter into a postnuptial agreement. These types of documents are created the same way prenuptial agreements are and are structured to protect any individual assets you may have.

Any decisions or issues that affect a child cannot be written into any type of marital contract or agreement. These cases must be addressed by the courts. However, issues involving marital property and alimony (spousal support) may be addressed by a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial contract.

Contact an experienced family law attorney at the office of Mackoy, Hernandez & Qualls today to learn more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and other marital contracts.