Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer in Georgetown

Protect Your Marriage & Your Future

At Diggs & Sadler, we help Texas spouses use postnuptial agreements to protect what matters most, from family businesses and inheritances to children from prior relationships. Our firm is rooted in Texas family law, with offices in Houston and Austin that serve clients throughout the Georgetown area. We understand that you may want to safeguard your future without adding unnecessary strain to your marriage.

Our attorneys bring more than 125 years of combined legal experience to each matter. Cindy Diggs is Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Trial Law, and Judith Sadler is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law. When you work with us on a postnuptial agreement, you gain the insight of an entire team that prepares every case as if it may one day be examined in court.

To discuss your situation confidentially with our Georgetown postnuptial agreement attorney, call (713) 766-5355.

Why Couples Choose Our Law Firm

Our credentials, such as Cindy Diggs’ Board Certification in Family Law and Civil Trial Law and Judith Sadler’s Board Certification in Labor & Employment Law, support our work on sophisticated financial issues. When postnuptial agreements intersect with executive compensation, bonuses, or employment agreements, this combination of family law and employment knowledge is especially valuable. It helps us think through how income, equity, and benefits may evolve over time.

We have also received national recognition, including “Forbes Best Divorce Lawyer Houston 2024,” listings in The Best Lawyers in America from 2021 through 2025, and “Matrimonial Law Firm of the Year in Texas, 2022.” These honors reflect our sustained commitment to high level family law practice. For you, they are one more indication that we take every marital agreement seriously, whether it involves a modest estate or substantial assets.

How Postnuptial Agreements Work In Texas

A postnuptial agreement allows you and your spouse to change how Texas law would otherwise treat your property. You can confirm which assets are separate, allocate how future income or appreciation will be treated, and address responsibility for debts. For example, spouses often want to ensure that a premarital business, family ranch, or inheritance remains one person’s separate property, even if it grows in value during the marriage.

Enforceability matters. Courts in Texas typically look at whether there was full and fair disclosure, whether the agreement is unconscionable, and whether each spouse signed voluntarily. Our attorneys draft postnuptial agreements with these standards in mind. Because we prepare every matter as if it might be evaluated in a courtroom, we focus on clarity, complete documentation, and a structure that makes it easier for a court to understand your intent.

Our Process For Postnuptial Agreements

We typically begin with a confidential consultation, in person through our Austin office or virtually, to talk about your goals and concerns. You might want to protect a growing business, clarify what happens if one spouse pauses a career to care for children, or rebuild trust after financial issues. We ask questions to understand what you want the agreement to accomplish and to identify any areas that may require special attention under Texas law.

Next, we help you gather the necessary financial information, including assets, debts, income sources, and anticipated changes such as upcoming equity awards or potential sales of property in the Georgetown area. Our team reviews these details and begins to develop a draft structure for your postnuptial agreement. Because we work collaboratively, more than one attorney may review the terms and suggest refinements.

We then prepare a draft for your review and walk through it with you in clear language. We discuss how different clauses work, where you may wish to adjust terms, and how a court in Williamson County or another Texas venue might interpret the agreement. If your spouse has separate counsel, we coordinate revisions and negotiations in a way that aims to keep discussions focused and constructive.

To prepare for a consultation about a postnuptial agreement, it can help to:

• Clarify your primary goals and concerns, such as protecting a business or children.
• Gather basic information about your assets, debts, income, and expected changes.
• Think about what feels fair to you and what would give you peace of mind.
• Consider how you want to approach this conversation with your spouse.

When A Postnuptial Agreement Makes Sense

Examples of times a postnuptial agreement can be valuable include:

• Starting, buying, or growing a business during the marriage.
• Entering a second marriage with children or significant premarital assets.
• Receiving or expecting a substantial inheritance or family gift.
• One spouse pausing or reducing a career to support the family.
• Working through financial conflict or addressing undisclosed debts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a postnuptial agreement enforceable in Texas?

A postnuptial agreement can be enforceable in Texas if it meets legal requirements. Courts typically look for full and fair disclosure, voluntary signing, and terms that are not unconscionable. We draft agreements with these standards in mind, and our trial preparation mindset helps us focus on how a court may review your document.

Will asking for a postnuptial agreement hurt my marriage?

Raising the idea of a postnuptial agreement can feel uncomfortable, but it does not have to harm your relationship. The impact often depends on how the discussion is framed and handled. We talk with clients about thoughtful ways to explain their goals so the agreement supports clarity and stability rather than blame.

How long does it take to create a postnup?

The timeline depends on the complexity of your finances and how quickly spouses can review drafts and provide information. Some agreements are completed in a few weeks, while others take longer. During our initial consultation, we talk through your circumstances and outline a realistic schedule for your particular matter.

Do my spouse and I each need our own lawyer?

Each spouse generally benefits from having independent legal counsel. This can support fairness, informed decision-making, and potential enforceability in the future. We can represent one spouse and coordinate with the other spouse’s attorney, and during your consultation, we explain how representation typically works for postnuptial agreements.

Can your team handle complex assets and businesses?

Yes, we regularly work with clients who have businesses, professional practices, stock grants, or other complex assets. Our team includes attorneys Board Certified in Family Law, Civil Trial Law, and Labor & Employment Law. This combination helps us address issues like equity awards, compensation plans, and business valuation within your agreement.

Talk With Our Georgetown Legal Team

At Diggs & Sadler, we bring together decades of Texas family law experience, multiple board certifications, and a client-first philosophy to guide you through this process. Our attorneys understand the court system that serves families in Georgetown, including the family law courts in Williamson County, and we work to align each agreement with your specific goals and circumstances.

To discuss your situation confidentially with our Georgetown postnuptial agreement lawyer, call (713) 766-5355.