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Prenuptial Agreements for Couples With High Assets

 Posted on October 22, 2025 in Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Blog ImageWith the recent engagement of celebrity icons Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, some were surprised to learn that the couple signed a prenuptial agreement. While some people view these kinds of documents in a cynical light, there are many practical reasons to sign a prenup, especially if you have significant assets that you want to protect from possible divorce.

At The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C., we can help you draft a prenup, review the terms of an agreement to make sure they reflect your interests, and fight for (or against) a prenuptial agreement in court. Our Fort Worth divorce lawyers have experience handling complex property disputes, so you can rely on our firm to help protect your future with a strong prenuptial agreement.

Three Valuable Assets You Can Protect With a Prenup

Intellectual Property

It is not always easy to assign a hard value to intellectual property (IP), as it may not be a physical, tangible asset. These assets may include copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks that can all generate income.

If you owned a piece of intellectual property prior to your marriage, like a brand name, it is typically considered separate property and therefore not subject to division (Texas Family Code Sec 3.001). However, if your spouse contributes to its increasing value during the marriage, the IP could be treated as a marital asset. A prenuptial agreement can specify that the IP will remain yours, regardless of any appreciation during the marriage.

Real Estate

During a marriage, a couple with high assets may acquire multiple real estate properties in addition to the marital home. You might assume that if only your name is on the title, it will remain your separate property. However, this is not strictly the case. Any property you acquire during your marriage will be considered a marital asset, and if the property is acquired or improved with funds from the marriage, your spouse will likely have to be compensated for it.

A prenuptial agreement can clearly designate real estate as separate property, clearing up any confusion about ownership ahead of time.

Investments

Smart investing can yield major dividends years down the line. However, when a stock portfolio appreciates in value over the course of a marriage, that increase in value could be considered community property, greatly complicating property division. Your plans for the future could also be jeopardized if your spouse has a significant claim to retirement investments made during your marriage.

By signing a prenuptial agreement, you can save time and energy rather than trying to figure out how much your separate property appreciated from the date of your marriage.

Contact a Fort Worth, TX Divorce Lawyer

At The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark P.C., we understand just how complicated high net worth divorces can be. For your peace of mind, we can help you draft a strong prenuptial agreement to avoid common problems associated with divorce. To arrange a free consultation today, contact our Fort Worth, TX family law attorneys at 817-348-6723.

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