Marriage is one of the most serious contracts you will enter into during
your lifetime, but unlike other contracts - think mortgages, car loans,
and employment agreements- the terms aren’t in writing. That’s
why we encourage every married couple to enter into a pre- or post-nuptial
agreement.
Marital agreements get a bad rap because the only time most people hear
about them is when a celebrity or ultra-wealthy couple is getting divorced.
However, being rich and famous is not a prerequisite for entering into
a marital contract. Nor do you need to be getting divorced to find a pre-
or post-nuptial agreement useful.
Here are a few examples of situations normal people may find themselves
in where a marital agreement would be useful:
Having an open conversation about assets, including businesses and property,
debts, and children is something all couples should be doing. Writing
a prenuptial agreement just takes that conversation one step further by
putting it into writing. If you aren’t discussing these serious
topics with you future partner you are doing more to damage your relationship
than the supposed “curse” that comes with creating a prenuptial
agreement ever will.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of prenuptial agreements,
call our Austin family law and
matrimonial attorneys today at (512) 948-3688 to set up a confidential consultation.