Premarital Agreements, Postmarital Agreements, and Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreements are legal contracts entered into by couples to clarify their respective rights and duties in the event of divorce, separation, or death. The skillful attorneys at Smart & Malone Family Law Group, PLLC have experience in drafting and negotiating these powerful contracts to ensure that our client’s rights are protected.
Premarital Agreements, sometimes referred to as “prenups” are negotiated, drafted, and signed prior to the parties’ marriage. Postmarital Agreements, sometimes called “postnups” are negotiated, drafted, and signed after the parties are already married. Both of these contracts serve the purpose of protecting individual interests and offering clarity, with the goal of reducing conflict and uncertainty if the relationship ends. These agreements are particularly useful when one or both partners have significant assets, or have children from prior relationships, or have business interests to protect. Nonmartial Cohabitation Agreements are helpful for partners who wish to live together in Texas but want to clarify their relationship as nonmarital though they may acquire joint property or raise children together. These agreements, like prenups and postnups, have the goal of providing clarity and reducing conflict if the nonmarital relationship ends.
When working with clients on these agreements, we develop a personalized, unique approach with each client to address his or her specific goals and needs. We negotiate a contract that protects our client’s goals and interests while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and cooperation with the other side. Contact us today to discuss your contract needs.