Few legal matters are as challenging for married or engaged couples as a pre-or post-nuptial agreement. If you married your spouse without a prenuptial agreement, you may believe that there isn’t much you can do to change this arrangement. However, a postnuptial agreement can still make a significant difference in protecting your assets and everything you’ve worked so hard for in a divorce.
Rafting a postnuptial agreement doesn’t mean that you want a divorce or think your marriage will fail. Or, perhaps you are concerned about splitting from your spouse and want to have protections in place. Whatever your reasons for wanting a post-nup, the advice and insight from an experienced Chicago, IL, postnuptial agreement lawyer can help. At Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC, we have a deep knowledge of the applicable Illinois statutes to create a custom postnuptial agreement to protect your interests and stand up in court. Contact us today to get started.
What Can A Chicago Postnuptial Agreement Lawyer Do For Me?
Postnuptial agreements cover many of the same issues as prenuptial agreements, such as dividing marital assets, questions of spousal support or maintenance, and addressing joint investments or business interests. However, neither pre- nor postnuptial agreements in Illinois can determine child custody or support—you’ll need a family law judge’s approval for these matters, as they rule whether an agreement is in a child’s best interest.
A post-nuptial agreement can, however, protect your obligations to children from a previous relationship. You can ensure that investments you intend to benefit these children aren’t considered community property in your current marriage or preserve an inheritance for your children so these assets aren’t later contested.
Our attorneys get to know you, properly value your assets, and create several scenarios to ensure that you’re properly protected. Postnuptial agreements are much more complex than prenuptial agreements, as there may be disputes over what is truly material property and what can be considered separate property.
How Our Firm Helps You With Postnuptial Agreements In Illinois
We begin with a personalized consultation to get to know you, your relationship, and your reasons for seeking a postnuptial agreement. Then, we deploy skilled accountants to determine whether the separate property has truly been comingled (and thus becomes marital property) and value your contribution to the marriage, both material and supportive, like raising children or managing the home.
We offer bespoke advice, answer all your questions, and draft an agreement that protects your interests but is not unfair to the other party. We also ensure that the agreement isn’t conducted under duress, as this could invalidate it.
If your spouse has presented you with a postnuptial agreement, we can review it for you and advise you whether it’s in your best interests to sign. Postnuptial agreements should be fair and not completed under coercion. If you’re concerned about your rights after your spouse presents you with a post-nup, call us.
Skilled Legal Advice For A Post-Nup
The skills of the attorneys at Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC, can help you whether you’re presenting a post-nup or drafting one. We advocate for your best interests and fight hard to ensure that you’re protected legally should your marriage end. Contact us today for a consultation with a Chicago postnuptial agreement lawyer.