Spouses can make agreements about what happens in the event of a divorce after they are married, with a legal agreement called a “post-marital agreement.” These are essentially like prenups for people who are already married. Many people refer to these agreements as “postnups.” To discuss your postnup matter with an experienced Central Texas attorney, contact one of our family law attorneys at 254-753-6437.
All property acquired during the marriage is presumed community property. Bt using a postnuptial agreement, a couple can divide or swap their community property between themselves, including the income or earnings from the divided property.
There are several reasons that someone would get a postnuptial agreement in Waco:
To be enforceable, postnuptial agreements must be in writing and signed by the parties agreeing to its terms. Under Texas law, a party may challenge the enforceability by proving that they did not sign the agreement or signed involuntarily. They may also challenge the validity of the contract if it was unconscionable on its face, or the challenging party was not given full and accurate disclosure of the other party’s assets and financial obligations.
Suppose you feel the need to enter into a postnuptial agreement or ask questions about whether it would be beneficial. In that case, you need to seek the advice of an attorney experienced in family law matters.
The attorneys at Dunnam & Dunnam routinely represent people in marital agreements. To discuss your postnuptial matter with an experienced Central Texas attorney, contact one of our family law attorneys at 254-753-6437.
To discuss your postnup with an experienced Central Texas postnup lawyer, contact an experienced family law attorney at Dunnam & Dunnam by calling 254-753-6437.
Board-certified lawyers in Texas must have significant experience, before even taking a specialized test to show their expertise in the practice area. Only 900 of the more than 100,000 Texas attorneys are board certified in Family Law. Three of those attorneys are at Dunnam & Dunnam. These lawyers engage and have been certified as specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the practice of Family Law.
Jim Dunnam is a Board Certified Specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Family Law. Jim was born and has spent his entire life in Waco.
Merrilee Harmon is a Family Law specialist, Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985.
Vance Dunnam has 60 years of experience as a lawyer in Waco, Texas, handling all types of cases in both the office and the courtroom.
Our family law firm has many attorneys that can help you in drafting or litigating your post-marital agreement, including the following family lawyers in Waco.
Carolina G. Truesdale graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law, Cum Laude, where she discovered her passion for serving families during difficult times.
Mason Dunnam won his first jury trial the day after becoming licensed to practice law. He became a lawyer to fight for the little guy.
Eleeza Johnson has been a member of Dunnam & Dunnam since 2015 and is currently designated as Of Counsel.
Gerald Ray Villarrial has an important goal – to be remembered as someone who cared about people and changed lives through his skill as an attorney.
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