Dallas Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer The Ashmore Law Firm

Picture this scene – a young couple sits on a park bench at the Dallas Arboretum. The boyfriend suddenly drops down on one knee and pulls out a ring from his pocket. He tells his girlfriend how much he loves her and that he wants to grow old together. Will she marry him? The girl gives an enthusiastic "yes!" The young gentleman is so happy. Then, he asks his next question, "Hey, by the way, can you sign this prenuptial agreement?"

The above scenario may have sounded romantic, until the last sentence. While prenuptial agreements may have a bad connotation for some people, these legal documents are incredibly important in the event of divorce, death or even for creditor protection during the marriage, and can save a lot of aggravation.

A prenuptial agreement is defined as a written contract between a couple who is about to marry, which establishes the terms of possession of assets, treatment of future earnings and control of the property. But most importantly, it spells out how everything will be divided if the marriage was to end. Couples who have substantial assets, high salaries or children from a prior marriage often use these agreements.

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that was written, agreed to, and signed before a couple gets married. This pre-marital agreement prevents the creation of community property. When a divorcing couple has a prenuptial agreement, the court is limited when awarding separate property, but just like with anything else, there are exceptions. For example, if one spouse was forced to sign the agreement or the full assets of one spouse were not disclosed in the prenuptial agreement, it could change how the property is split. What is great about having a prenuptial agreement is that it generally shortens the divorce process, thereby saving you money. If you have a legal prenuptial agreement, it will expedite your divorce proceedings. Consider a prenuptial agreement if you are getting married.

Do You Need To Speak With An Experienced Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer In The Dallas Area?

If you need to speak to an experienced prenuptial agreement attorney please contact us online or call our Dallas office directly at 214.559.7202. We help clients throughout the Dallas area with all of their family law needs and look forward to helping you.

Gary Ashmore
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Helping Dallas & Highland Park, Texas area families with Family Law, Probate & Estate Planning needs.
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