Section 4.006 – Enforcement

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Texas

(a) A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is requested proves that: (1) the party did not sign the agreement voluntarily; or(2) the agreement was unconscionable when it was signed and, before signing the agreement, that party:...

Section 4.005 – Amendment Or Revocation

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After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration.Tex. Fam. Code § 4.005Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff....

Section 4.003 – Content

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(a)The parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:(1) the rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located;(2) the right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange,...

Section 4.002 – Formalities

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A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The agreement is enforceable without consideration.Tex. Fam. Code § 4.002Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.

Section 4.001 – Definitions

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In this subchapter:(1) “Premarital agreement” means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective on marriage.(2) “Property” means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or...