Because divorce can get complicated and emotionally frustrating for many people, some couples choose to create documents that outline property division should a separation or divorce occur. At , we help couples put together prenuptial and...
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Spouses may be able to challenge prenuptial agreements
Putting a prenuptial agreement in place can be an effective way of safeguarding assets in the event of a divorce. For many couples in Illinois, such a separation can result in complex property division if there is not already a contract in place that determines how...
Some couples now incorporate social media into prenups
Social media has enabled people across the country and around the world to connect with each other. Someone living in Illinois can send pictures, update friends and more with just a few clicks on a smartphone. As online networking has grown in popularity, it has...
Researcher: A prenup can side-step student loan debt division
When most people get married, they are not thinking about what may happen if they get divorced. For some Lake County residents, however, marriage does end. For those who are separating, property division can become an issue. On top of the house, savings account and...
Consider a prenup as the “will” of family law
Ask anyone you know who has been through a divorce and you will no doubt get agreement from all that a divorce can be a very complex and emotionally draining experience. It can also be very financially challenging with one or both spouses losing some financial...
How a prenup can help you even if you’re not a millionaire
When you think of a high-asset divorce, you probably think of a celebrity couple fighting over who gets each of their five homes and how many tens of thousands of dollars one of them will get in spousal support. The juiciest celebrity breakups, though, are usually the...