Prenuptial Agreement

What Are Prenuptial Agreements?

A prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a prenup, is a legally binding contract created by two individuals before they marry. This agreement outlines how assets, debts, and financial matters will be handled in the event of a divorce or separation. Prenuptial agreements can cover a wide range of issues, including property division, spousal support,

Do’s and Don’ts of Drafting a Prenuptial Agreement in Chicago

A prenuptial agreement in Chicago is a legal agreement negotiated before marriage that establishes property rights between two people after they get married.  This type of agreement can help avoid state default rules that might apply in the event of divorce.  They can protect separate property, redefine marital property and protect children from a previous

Don’ts of Creating Chicago Prenuptial Agreements

Chicago prenuptial agreements help to safeguard a person’s assets and legal interests.  They are effective tools in protecting assets acquired before a marriage and preventing a spouse from accumulating the other’s debt during marriage.  Some guiding principles of Chicago prenuptial agreements and what not to do include the following: Do Not Discuss Parenting Time (Not

Considerations for a Chicago Prenuptial Agreement

A Chicago prenuptial agreement establishes certain property rights in the event of death or divorce.   A prenuptial agreement is a way to avoid the default laws of the state.   When drafting a Chicago prenuptial agreement, take time to consider the following:  Whether to Use a Prenuptial Agreement  Some parties mistakenly believe that a prenuptial agreement

Chicago Prenuptial Agreement 101 – by Brian James

A  Chicago prenuptial agreement can protect a person’s assets in the event of death or divorce.  This is particularly important when a person has a sizably different estate before marriage or wants to protect children from a prior marriage or relationship.  Business owners may want to protect their investment.  In order for a Chicago prenuptial

A Feel-Good Chicago Prenuptial Agreement

Many individuals approach a Chicago prenuptial agreement with a great deal of trepidation.  Prenuptial agreements often seem coercive in nature with the wealthier individual threatening to cancel the wedding if the lower-earning spouse does not agree to sign away important rights.  However, people who love each other can create a Chicago prenuptial agreement that makes