Marital Property Agreements

Bring Clarity to How Property and Finances Are Handled in Your Relationship

Protect Your Financial Future

Marital property agreements allow couples to define how they want to handle ownership and profits of their assets, debts, and financial responsibilities, protect individual interests and provide clarity in the relationship. These agreements must be in writing and signed by both parties to be valid, offering security beyond Texas’s default community property laws, which consider most property acquired during marriage as jointly owned. 

Marital property agreements are most effective when they are created proactively, at a time when both parties are aligned and communicating openly. Addressing these issues early allows couples to make thoughtful, intentional decisions without the pressure or expense that can arise if questions are left unresolved. By customizing an agreement, couples can reflect their intentions and adapt to their unique circumstances, creating peace of mind and confidence in their financial future.

From Austin to Dallas and Houston, and everywhere in between, we provide expert support so you can confidently plan your financial future together.

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Prenuptial Agreements

Plan your marriage with transparency and care. Define how property, income, and debts are handled before saying “I do.”

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Postnuptial Agreements

Life changes — your agreement can too. Adjust your financial plan as your marriage grows and evolves.

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Cohabitation Agreements

For couples building a life together, set clear boundaries, share responsibilities, and protect your independence.

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Key Provisions in Texas Marital Property Agreements

Our agreements are tailored to each couple’s unique circumstances, providing clarity and protection across all aspects of shared life. From managing property, income, debts, and business or investment interests, to outlining spousal maintenance, household responsibilities, education support, and insurance or estate planning, our provisions ensure fairness while reflecting the daily realities and lifestyle needs of Texas couples.

Includes:

  • Property Characterization
  • Debt Allocation
  • Business Interests
  • Investments & Retirement
  • Oil & Gas Rights
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Household Expenses
  • Education Support
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance & Benefits
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Strong Legal Foundations for Your Texas Marital Agreement

We ensure your marital property agreement meet Texas requirements, is fair, and stands up in court. Every agreement is voluntary, transparent, and carefully crafted to reflect your financial situation and goals.

What It Can and Cannot Cover

While agreements can protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities, they cannot determine child support, custody, or violate public policy. We make sure your agreement avoids these pitfalls.

Our Approach: Clear, Compassionate, Tailored

We guide couples through sensitive conversations with clarity and respect, explaining every provision in plain language. Each agreement is personalized to your unique circumstances—protecting business interests, family inheritances, or financial clarity—without unnecessary complexity.

Serving Texas Couples

From Austin to Dallas and Houston, we provide expert support so you can confidently plan your financial future together.

Tailored Agreements for Every Corner of Texas

Texas is diverse, and so are the needs for marital property agreements. From Austin’s tech startups to Houston’s energy sector, Dallas-Fort Worth’s corporate world, and San Antonio’s military communities, we address the unique financial concerns of each region. Rural, coastal, and border areas also present special considerations, from ranch lands and oil rights to hurricane protection and international property matters.

Resources for Texas Couples

We provide guides and articles to help you make informed decisions, including:

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Build Trust and Confidence Together

In many cases, the agreement is never needed—but having clear terms in place provides reassurance, reduces uncertainty, and allows couples to focus on building their life together, knowing their financial expectations are clearly understood and documented. We ensure your marital property agreement meets Texas requirements and could withstand a legal battle. To do so, we ensure every agreement is voluntary, transparent, and carefully crafted to reflect your financial situation and goals.

Creating a marital property agreement is an act of respect and transparency. It strengthens relationships by addressing finances openly, ensuring fairness, and protecting your future. At Hardie Alcozer, we guide couples across Texas with expertise, warmth, and personalized solutions, helping your agreement reflect your unique partnership today and tomorrow.

Practice Attorneys

Ellen Dickerson

Ellen Dickerson

Christian Farmer

Christian Farmer

Savannah Wiseman

Savannah Wiseman

Rachel Tyra

Rachel Tyra