Though many people are put off by prenuptial agreements, saying that they reveal that the couple already thinks the marriage will end in divorce. For many couples in Austin, a ‘prenup’ provides an opportunity for them to take a healthy look at their expectations regarding their relationship and their upcoming marriage. The honesty and intentionality required by the prenuptial agreement process is actually the same kind of honesty and intentionality that will benefit them in their married relationship and drafting their prenuptial agreement is a first step in an ongoing process of continually evaluating their priorities and desires that will serve them well throughout their lifetime.
Of course, a prenuptial agreement is also helpful in the unlikely event that the marriage does end in divorce because it will have clearly spelled out what the couple’s desires were from the beginning. In fact, many recent prenuptial agreements drafted by divorce lawyers in Austin have not only detailed how property and other assets that were brought into the marriage are to be divided and distributed, but also what type of educational programs couples desire for their children, what religious faith the children will be raised in, and how a mutually owned business is to be run if the couple should end up in an Austin divorce court.
A divorce lawyer in Austin will be able to help you and your partner create a legally binding agreement prior to your wedding that will be recognized by the courts in the future. If you have particular concerns about finances, step-children that will be a part of the union, the future education or upbringing of any children that result from the union, or anything else that could be addressed by a prenuptial agreement, you can discuss these issues with your lawyer to make sure that they are incorporated into the final document. In addition to ensuring that your will have legal protection if the marriage should end in divorce, a prenuptial agreement also has the advantage of making clear what your wishes regarding the raising of your children were should either partner come to an untimely end.
A successful marriage can be difficult enough without having any unexpected surprises later on down the line. By working with a divorce attorney in Austin to fashion a prenuptial agreement, you and your partner will be forced to proactively and intentionally address potential issues ahead of time and to manage expectations regarding your finances, children, and other aspects of marriage before your wedding actually takes place. Contact a divorce lawyer in the Austin area today to schedule an appointment regarding your prenuptial agreement.
Drafting a prenuptial agreement can, in some instances, help you to avoid going to court to obtain a divorce in Austin. If you would like to take the proactive step of establishing a prenuptial arrangement, James W. Evans Law Office can be of invaluable help. With offices in Austin, our attorneys serve clients throughout Central Texas including those in Austin, Round Rock, and Williamson County. We will make sure that your prenuptial agreement protects your interests and is in keeping with all legal requirements. Call the James W. Evans Law Office today at 512.628.2550 or email at jimmy@evansflg.com for the help you need. Or, you can visit on the web at www.evansfamilylawgroup.com.
