Texas Prenuptial Agreement
This Prenuptial Agreement (the "Agreement") is made on ________________ (the "Effective Date"),
by and between ________________ (the "First Party") and ________________ (the "Second Party"),
who, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Parties intend to marry under the laws of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to establish their respective rights and obligations regarding each individual's assets and debts,
and the management and control of their property, both during the marriage and in the event of a separation, divorce, or death.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the marriage and mutual promises contained herein,
and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. Acknowledgment of Law
This Agreement is entered into in accordance with the Texas Family Code and shall be interpreted and enforced
under the laws of the State of Texas. Each Party acknowledges that they have had the opportunity to consult with
legal counsel of their choice and are fully aware of the rights they may be entitled to if this Agreement were
not to exist, including but not limited to the rights and obligations that would arise under the laws of the State
of Texas in the absence of this Agreement.
2. Disclosure of Finances
Each Party has fully disclosed to the other Party their current financial status,
including all assets, liabilities, income, and expectations of gifts and inheritances.
A complete and accurate description of each Party's financial status is attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B,
for the First and Second Party, respectively.
3. Property Rights
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement:
- Each Party shall keep all of their premarital property, including increases in value,
income derived from such property, and property acquired in exchange for such property, as their separate property.
- All property acquired by either Party during the marriage shall be considered separate property if acquired as a gift,
through inheritance, or with the proceeds of separate property, unless the Parties agree in writing to treat such property as marital property.
- The marital property shall be divided according to the terms set forth herein in the event of separation, divorce, or death.
4. Amendment and Revocation
This Agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by both Parties.
5. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,
without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
6. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter herein
and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written,
of the Parties.
7. Signatures
The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
First Party Signature: ________________
Second Party Signature: ________________
Date: ________________
Notary Public Signature (if required): ________________
Date: ________________
