Friday, July 4, 2008

Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Schaumburg Pre-Nuptial Agreement Attorney

Marital agreements, whether drawn up before or after the wedding, are legally enforceable contracts between a husband and wife. A post-nuptial agreement can protect the marital property interests of a spouse, while the other spouse embarks on a risky business venture. At Anderson & Associates, we assist clients by reviewing or drafting enforceable marital agreements.

For effective handling of an Illinois marital agreement, contact our Schaumburg pre-nuptial agreement attorney.

Call (847) 995-9999 to arrange a free initial consultation
with an experienced Illinois marital agreement attorney.

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements must be drafted and executed according to state law to be enforceable. Our Cook County family law attorneys help spouses develop agreements that clearly establish the character of marital and non-marital property.

Pre-nuptial agreements

Frequently referred to as pre-marital agreements, these are binding contracts signed by couples before the wedding. Pre-nuptial agreements usually address marital and non-marital property issues and how assets including inherited wealth and family business ventures should be handled in the event of a divorce.

Post-nuptial agreements

Executed by spouses, these contracts also tend to focus on the character of non-marital and marital properties. Post-nuptial agreements are sometimes used to protect the family home in the event of a family business failure.

At Anderson & Associates, our lawyers provide experienced handling of marital agreements matters:

  • Review existing marital agreements
  • Draft binding pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
  • Pre- and post-nup disputes - contests involving the validity of marital agreements
  • Marital property advice - legal counsel regarding the protection of family assets including homes, investments, and retirement accounts
  • Wills and trusts
  • Proposed family business plans

To learn more about the benefits and requirements of marital agreements in Illinois, call our Schaumburg family law attorneys. We offer free initial consultations. Contact a Cook County post-nuptial agreement lawyer.

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Anderson & Associates, P.C.
Family Law Attorneys
Schaumburg, IL

Serving clients in the northern and western suburbs of Chicagoland, including Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Bartlett, Roselle, and Oak Grove, including Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County, and Kane County.

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Anderson & Associates, P.C.
1701 E. Woodfield Rd
Suite 1050
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847-995-9999
Fax: 847-995-0117
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