There are many good reasons to have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Even though such an agreement is often portrayed as being “unromantic,” far from implying that the marriage is doomed, it is actually a smart financial move. Couples that are marrying for a second or third time may need a prenuptial agreement even more because they may each have children from prior marriages, making financial issues more complex.
Far from being only useful for the super-rich, a well-written prenuptial agreement can offer clarity in a relationship while facilitating communication regarding financial expectations. In the state of Illinois, specific criteria must be met for a prenuptial agreement to be considered legal and binding. Because of this, it is never a good idea to prepare your own DIY prenuptial agreement. To ensure your agreement does exactly what you intend it to do, speak to a knowledgeable Wheaton, IL family law attorney.