The Prenuptial Agreement
Planning for a wedding can be a very hectic time filled with satisfying emotions such as joy, romance, and hope as well as more negative emotions like frustration, fear, and stress. These emotions are par for the course when getting married and planning a wedding.
Amidst the bustle of finding a venue, picking flowers, hiring caterers and entertainment it is difficult to even think about doing anything else. But it is precisely at this time that the two individuals entering into a marriage should consider creating a prenuptial agreement.
Why Prenups are Necessary
No one wants to enter a marriage believing that it will fail, but the sobering truth is that more than 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Divorces can be incredibly messy and severely emotionally distressing when both parties start fighting over shared property and the many other unknowns that arise when a marriage dissolves.
A prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into prior to marriage or a civil union stating certain things that will come to pass in the case of divorce. A prenuptial agreement can address:
- The division of property–this includes both communal and non-communal property
- Spousal support–the specific amount of alimony and the length of time it will be given post-marriage
- Forfeiture of assets–acts such as adultery may be included here
- Conditions of guardianship
Contact Us
If you are considering creating a prenuptial agreement or are currently involved in a divorce in which a prenup already exists, contact the Montgomery County, Texas Divorce attorneys at Garg & Associates today to schedule a consultation. Contact us by calling 281-210-0010 for more information.
