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Chicago Prenuptial Agreement Attorneys Molly E. Caesar and Michael Ian Bender Outline Requirements for Enforceable Prenups Under Illinois Law
According to Chicago prenuptial agreement attorneys Molly E. Caesar and Michael Ian Bender, the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (750 ILCS 10/1 et seq.) governs prenuptial agreements throughout the state. Under the IUPAA, prenuptial agreements must be in writing and signed by both parties. "The agreement becomes effective only when the couple marries," explains Caesar. "If the marriage never takes place, the prenup has no legal effect."
Chicago prenuptial agreement attorneys Molly E. Caesar and Michael Ian Bender emphasize that Illinois courts generally enforce prenuptial agreements that were signed voluntarily and are not unconscionable, particularly where there was fair financial disclosure and each party had adequate knowledge of the other's finances. The statute allows broad freedom in prenuptial agreements but places important limitations on what can be covered.
Attorney Bender notes that the most significant restriction involves children. Under 750 ILCS 10/4, prenuptial agreements cannot adversely affect a child's right to support. "You cannot predetermine child support amounts in a prenup," he adds. "Illinois courts calculate child support based on statutory guidelines and the child's needs at the time of divorce."
The firm handles prenuptial agreements for Chicago couples at all income levels. Illinois prenuptial agreements can address property rights and division, income classification, spousal maintenance amounts or waivers, life insurance beneficiary designations, estate planning and inheritance rights, business valuation and ownership, retirement account treatment, and debt allocation.
Caesar advises that allowing sufficient time is one of the most important steps for enforceability. "Starting the prenuptial agreement process early is critical," she observes. "Courts scrutinize agreements signed shortly before the wedding for evidence of duress or coercion." As a practical matter, couples should begin the process at least three to six months before the wedding date.
Both parties must make full, fair, and reasonable disclosure of their financial situation, including all assets, debts, and income from all sources. "Courts can invalidate prenuptial agreements if one party concealed assets or provided misleading information," Bender points out. Each party should have independent legal counsel review the prenuptial agreement to ensure understanding of rights, terms, and what they are giving up by signing.
About Caesar & Bender, LLP:
Caesar & Bender, LLP is a Chicago-based law firm dedicated to prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and family law matters throughout Cook County. Co-founded by attorneys Molly E. Caesar and Michael Ian Bender, a former Cook County Domestic Relations Judge, the firm provides comprehensive family law representation. For consultations, call (312) 236-1500.
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