Asked 10 months ago - Houston, TX
Flagwe have signed a prenup , can we add something else to it? i did not put some of my assets as I was thinking he will not discover it but now I am concerned and I want to change my prenup, is it possible?
Yes. I suggest you both have separate counsel to review the new agreement and to put it in writing (but this time, with all assets of both parties listed). If you are now married, it will not be a pre-nup, but a post-nuptial agreement (post-marital agreement). Anytime parties want to amend an agreement, as long as both are willing and able, it is almost always possible to do so. Good for you to "come clean" with all your assets. I wish you both well.
Most of the time, this can be done, as Attorney Dietlein indicated. You will want to review the terms of your pre-nup to make sure. The lawyer you used before might be able to assist with this.
I am a little concerned about your husband's reaction when he finds out you were not forthright, previously. But it is important that you level with him because if you do not, and he discovers the truth, it is possible that you will not be able to enforce the pre-nup. Full disclosure is really important, if you want the document to be upheld.
James Frederick
As the other attorneys have stated, full disclosure is important in negotiating a prenuptial agreement, but it is probably better late than never to make those disclosures. You agreement will now be a post-nuptial agreement, and, as in a pre-nup, it is also best if both parties are represented by counsel.
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