Prenuptial Agreements in Texas: The Complete Legal Guide for Houston Couples and High-Net-Worth Individuals

An enforceable Texas prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed voluntarily, supported by full financial disclosure, and free from unconscionable terms. This guide explains Texas prenup requirements, common drafting mistakes, disclosure rules, and how proper execution and independent legal counsel protect assets and prevent costly challenges in divorce.

Divorce Matters / Featured Blog

January 29, 2026

Imputing Income to High Net Worth Spouses in Divorce

In Texas high net worth divorces, courts may impute income to a spouse whose reported earnings don’t reflect true earning capacity. Judges can consider business ownership, executive compensation, lifestyle evidence, and historical income when calculating child support and spousal maintenance, ensuring support obligations reflect actual financial resources.

Divorce Matters / Uncategorized

January 28, 2026

Minority Shareholder Oppression: What It Means and Your Remedies

Learn about minority shareholder oppression, including common tactics like exclusion from management and dividend withholding, plus legal remedies available to oppressed shareholders.

Divorce Matters / Uncategorized

January 28, 2026

How to Handle Restricted Securities in Divorce Settlements

Restricted securities complicate high net worth divorce due to transfer restrictions, valuation uncertainty, and tax consequences. Proper handling requires expert valuation, careful tax planning, and creative settlement structures to ensure a fair division. Texas courts treat restricted securities acquired during marriage as community property subject to division.

Business Law Matters / Divorce Matters

January 27, 2026

The Complexity of Vacation Home Division and Timeshare Agreements

Vacation homes and timeshares create unique challenges in divorce due to emotional attachment, valuation uncertainty, ongoing costs, and tax consequences. Courts must balance practicality with sentiment, often requiring sale, buyouts, or creative co-ownership solutions. Understanding property classification, affordability, and capital gains exposure is critical to making sound decisions.

Divorce Matters / Legal News

January 26, 2026

The Impact of Irrevocable Trusts on Divorce Settlements

Irrevocable trusts can significantly complicate high net worth divorce settlements in Texas. While trust assets are often protected as separate property, distributions, trustee discretion, and trust language may still affect property division and support. Understanding how Texas courts treat irrevocable trusts is critical when substantial trust assets are involved.

Divorce Matters

January 23, 2026

How the New Tax Law Affects Alimony Payments

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the alimony tax deduction for divorces finalized after December 31, 2018. Alimony payments are no longer deductible for payors or taxable to recipients, dramatically changing divorce negotiations, settlement strategies, and long-term financial planning—especially in high-income and complex divorce cases.

Divorce Matters

January 22, 2026

RSUs, PSUs and Divorce in Texas: How Restricted Stock Units Are Divided

Restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs) can be among the most valuable assets in divorce. Courts often apply time-based formulas to divide equity compensation earned during marriage, determining which portions are community or separate property and how unvested or performance-based shares are allocated.

Divorce Matters / Uncategorized

January 21, 2026

How Professional Licenses and Degrees Are Valued in Divorce

Professional degrees and licenses are not divisible property in Texas divorce, but courts recognize fairness concerns. When one spouse supports the other through education, Texas law allows reimbursement claims and considers enhanced earning capacity in spousal support and property division to achieve equitable outcomes.

Business Law Matters / Divorce Matters

January 20, 2026

The Hague Convention and International Child Custody in Divorce

The Hague Convention provides a legal process for returning children wrongfully taken or kept in another country during a divorce. It focuses on restoring children to their habitual residence so custody disputes can be decided by the proper court. Prompt action and experienced legal representation are critical in international child abduction cases.