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Consult an attorney regarding specific legal questions.  \nEarly Decision  \nWhen is it smart to have a prenup?  \nBY LARRY HANCE  \nTbirtetal-plyt pinptanpBi.lgreThgoremeapYrepeeet’ns aarints  \nthe real world, prenuptial agreements, at times, are necessary—or at least, advisable. So when is a prenup wise to consider? In Texas, whatever money made during the marriage, regardless of “breadwinner”status, is considered community property. Should a divorce occur, in the absence of aprenuptial agreement, assets accrued during the marriage are split 50-50, or sometimes a different percentage. The prenup, then, is designed to protect what a person  \nTRADEMARK  \nCopyright & Patent Searches  \n“Experienced Washington of¿ce for attorneys worldwide ”  \nFEDERAL SERVICES & RESEARCH:  \nAttorney directed projects at all Federal agencies in Washington, DC, including:  \nUSDA, TTB, EPA, Customs, FDA, INS, FCC, ICC, SEC, USPTO, and many others. 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When both parties have an advocate looking out for their individual interests, a prenuptial agreement can be beneficial for everyone, providing a safety net should divorce at some point become the reality. Some worry that bringing up the possibility of divorce before they have married might cause undue strain to their relationship. And that is a possibility. On the other hand, once the honeymoon is over, couples that survive and thrive are those who can be and are upfront with one another. Getting comfortable discussing finances might safeguard couples from future expectations and misunderstandings. It is not news that married couples fight over money. Yet marriages often start without one or both parties having any idea where the other stands financially. Many couples do not discuss before they are married their specific assets and/or debts, how they will handle money, who will be responsible for paying bills or filing  \ntaxes, thoughts on savings, plans for retirement, or if they are saving, what it is they are saving for. Being on the same page financially—which sometimes includes a request for a prenuptial agreement—might save both parties unnecessary headaches down the line. And if a future spouse is unwilling to engage in the prenup conversation, that’s probably good information to know before entering a marriage.  \nA smart way to work through terms of","cbCaiqreq9P2kpVv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqreq9P2kpVv","pdf",157959,"English","# Early Decision\n## When is it smart to have a prenup?\n## Financial questions and disclosure\n## Collaborative process for negotiating terms\n## Candid money conversations before marriage","[{\"question\":\"When should someone consider a prenuptial agreement in Texas?\",\"answer\":\"The article suggests a prenup is worth discussing when one party brings substantial assets, earns significantly more, or has children from a prior relationship. It also notes the conversation can be important even if no agreement ultimately proves necessary.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Texas treat assets if there is no prenuptial agreement?\",\"answer\":\"Texas generally treats money earned during the marriage as community property. 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