Postnuptial Agreements

While prenuptial agreements have been popular for some time now, there has been a recent surge in the use of postnuptial agreements. Like prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements are voluntary contracts that two individuals sign. Postnuptial agreements differ from prenuptial agreements in that postnuptials are signed after a couple has married.

If you or someone you know is thinking about getting a divorce, contact the Austin divorce lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431 to learn more about your options.

The Role of a Postnuptial Agreement

The first step in obtaining a postnup, as it is commonly called, is reaching an agreement between spouses. After a couple agrees to a postnup, they should discuss terms such as who would get property and debts in the event of legal separation or divorce.

It is important to remember that a postnuptial agreement is a legal contract. As such, it requires the standard elements of a contract. Since a postnuptial contract is much like any other legal contract, you should consider hiring an experienced lawyer to help you through the process.

Most spouses get a postnuptial in hopes they that will never have to exercise its clauses. Unfortunately, many marriages do end in divorce. Having a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement may help expedite the process and do so in a manner that is fair to both parties.

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A postnuptial contract can save you time and complications in the event of a divorce. If you and your spouse are thinking about splitting and have a postnuptial agreement in place, contact the Austin divorce attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431 to find out how to exercise the terms dictated in your postnuptial contract.