Pre-nups, post-nups

Illinois Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreement Attorneys Serving Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties

When planning a marriage, planning for the possibility of a divorce is often the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, the divorce rate in the United States is high, and it is often necessary to make such plans.  Pre-nuptial agreements, also called pre-nups, are used to protect the interests of both spouses and others should the marriage end in divorce. They also help to remove some of the bitterness from a divorce proceeding. These contractual agreements can address numerous issues and often become quite complex. At the Mevorah Law Offices, our attorneys are highly experienced in working with pre-nuptial (drawn up before the marriage) and post-nuptial (drawn up after the marriage) agreements.

Benefits of Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

In the past, these types of marital agreements were mostly used by high-income couples. Today, more and more people are looking to pre-nups and post-nups to protect their interests and the interests of their families. These agreements can address a myriad of issues including:

Those who have children from previous relationships and those who have family inheritance or jointly held businesses often use pre-nups and post-nups to protect the interests of their children, relatives and business partners.

Challenging Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

While marital agreements are effective tools to protect your interests in a divorce, they are not magic bullets. In some cases, the validity of a pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement can be effectively challenged in a divorce. If the agreement is not voluntarily signed or is unconscionable, it can be set aside. If assets are not fully disclosed, a pre-nuptial or postnuptial agreement may be pierced.  Post-nuptial agreements are particularly vulnerable to challenges. At the Mevorah Law Offices, we are experienced in drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements that satisfy all legal requirements and can withstand challenges.

 

 

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