Prenuptial Agreements

21 Jan How Can An Attorney Help With A Prenup?

Posted at 00:23h in Prenuptial Agreements by Brian McNamara

Perhaps the most important component of a prenuptial is that it adheres to proper state law. Prenuptials that do not conform to the legal standards risk being thrown out of court. To ensure that a prenuptial meets state law and is enforceable, it is prudent to...

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21 Jan Can children be written into a prenup?

Posted at 00:21h in Prenuptial Agreements by Brian McNamara

Many couples that decide to put a prenuptial in place wonder if children can be written into a prenup. Since prenuptials deal almost solely with financial concerns, they cannot legally limit support or rights in regard to children. The best interest of a child is...

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21 Jan Are Prenups Enforceable in Texas?

Posted at 00:19h in Prenuptial Agreements by Brian McNamara

Prenups are enforceable. The Texas Supreme Court wrote in 1991: “We hold that the 1980 amendment to article XVI, section 15, of the Texas Constitution demonstrates an intention on the part of the legislature and the people of Texas to not only authorize future premarital agreements,...

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