Southlake Postnuptial Agreements Attorney

The Southlake postnuptial agreement lawyers at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth help couples protect their financial interests and clarify expectations during marriage. Whether you’re seeking to safeguard business assets, inheritance, or clarify spousal support terms in the event of a divorce, our team of board-certified family law attorneys provides tailored guidance that aligns with Texas state law.

What is a Postnuptial Agreement?

A postnuptial agreement—sometimes called a post-marital agreement or partition and exchange agreement—is a legally binding contract that spouses enter into after marriage. This agreement outlines how property, debt, and financial obligations will be divided if the couple later separates or divorces.

Common reasons couples create postnuptial agreements include:

• A change in financial circumstances, such as one spouse leaving the workforce or starting a new business.
• The receipt of an inheritance or family gift that a spouse wants to protect as separate property.
• Rebuilding trust after infidelity or financial misconduct.
• Clarifying expectations about spousal support and asset division in the event of a future divorce.

Unlike prenuptial agreements, which are signed before marriage, postnuptial agreements allow couples to make changes once they have a clearer picture of their marital and financial reality.

When is a Postnuptial Agreement Right for You?

You don’t have to be considering divorce to create a postnuptial agreement. Many couples simply want to prevent future disputes or provide peace of mind regarding their financial security.

You may want to consider creating a postnuptial agreement if:

• You or your spouse owns a business and wishes to keep it separate from the community estate.
• One spouse leaves their job to manage the home or care for children.
• You want to protect inherited property or family heirlooms.
• You want to ensure children from a previous marriage retain inheritance rights.
• You want to define spousal maintenance or protect against unfair division in a potential divorce.

Creating a postnuptial agreement allows both spouses to clearly document their intentions and avoid financial uncertainty later.

Fort Worth, TX Divorce & Family Lawyers

Constance Mims has over fifteen years of experience practicing exclusively family law. Mrs. Mims is Board Certified in Family Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is Collaborative Law certified and is a shrewd negotiator, not to mention her experience in the most challenging child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, alimony, prenuptial agreements, and divorce issues, both in court and in the appellate arena.

Can You Do a Postnuptial Agreement Without a Lawyer?

Technically, it’s possible to draft a postnuptial agreement without legal assistance. However, without an attorney, your agreement may not comply with Texas state law and could be deemed invalid. Courts often scrutinize these agreements to ensure they are voluntary, fair, and properly executed.

Working with an experienced Southlake postnuptial agreement lawyer ensures your document is enforceable and tailored to your unique financial and personal situation

Your attorney will:

• Draft the agreement according to Texas Family Code requirements.
• Ensure full financial disclosure from both spouses.
• Review and explain each clause so both parties understand their rights.

Prevent future challenges that could invalidate the agreement in court.

What Does a Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer Do?

A postnuptial agreement lawyer plays a key role in protecting your interests while ensuring the agreement is legally sound.
At Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, our attorneys assist with:

• Drafting and reviewing postnuptial agreements that comply with Texas state law.
• Negotiating terms between spouses to ensure fairness and mutual understanding.
• Addressing spousal support, business ownership, and property division provisions.
• Modifying or enforcing existing marital agreements if circumstances change.

Our goal is to create an agreement that reduces future conflict and safeguards your assets in the event of a divorce.

Postnuptial Agreements vs. Prenuptial Agreements

Both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are designed to define property rights and protect assets, but the timing is what differentiates them.

• Prenuptial agreements are signed before marriage and outline expectations before the union begins.
• Postnuptial agreements are signed after marriage, often when financial or personal dynamics shift.

In either case, these agreements serve the same purpose: protecting both spouses’ interests, clarifying expectations, and ensuring stability if the relationship ends.

Why Choose MBH for Your Postnuptial Agreement in Southlake?

The lawyers at Mims Ballew Hollingsworth know when a postnuptial agreement is appropriate and how to draft enforceable agreements that will protect your rights. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your options for the property and financial protection.

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