Once married, couples will often make important decisions together. Therefore, it stands to reason that when entering a marriage, both parties should have a hand in making plans for what lies ahead. One shared responsibility could be thinking of things to include in a prenuptial agreement.
A well written prenuptial agreement can be a very instrumental in protecting the interests of both spouses. So, if you and your significant other are planning to wed, how might you approach the preparation of a prenuptial agreement?
The first step could be discussing your level of comfort with having a prenup. Sometimes a couple may be hesitant, so openly talking about your feelings with your partner could help allay any doubts about your decision.
Once you both realize how beneficial a prenup can be, you can start looking at what you feel should be included in the agreement. For instance, you may want to clarify how savings and bill payments should be handled. You could even stipulate the manner in which disagreements are to be resolved.
You may also want to take inventory of the assets each is bringing into the marriage. These assets can be anything from real estate holdings to a stake in a business. You can include any stocks and retirement funds as well.
This post is merely a quick overview of the many things that are worthy of consideration when drawing up a prenuptial agreement. To get an even better idea of things to include in your prenup, you may wish to contact a Texas family law attorney. An attorney can go over your ideas and may even be able to offer other ideas on how to craft a prenup that meets your specific needs.
