While prenuptial agreements have had some bad press, the truth of the matter is that a prenup can play an important role in helping to take some of the pressure off in the event of divorce. Prenuptial agreements are nothing more than legal contracts that both parties enter into willingly that guides how certain issues will be resolved upon divorce. If you have questions or concerns regarding a prenuptial agreement, an experienced prenuptial agreement attorney in Chicago is standing by to help.
In Illinois, in order for your prenuptial agreement to be valid, you will need to keep several factors in mind, including :
The kinds of issues that commonly render prenuptial agreements unenforceable include:
Your prenuptial agreement can address all the following important terms of a potential divorce:
It is important to note, however, that there are also matters that cannot be addressed in a prenuptial agreement, including:
When a prenuptial agreement is well-considered and skillfully drafted, it can help protect your financial rights, and the capable prenuptial agreement attorneys at WARD FAMILY LAW in Chicago have the experience and legal savvy you’re looking for. To learn more, please don’t wait to contact us today.
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