Many people sign prenuptial agreements with confidence, believing they are simply planning ahead. But divorce rarely unfolds exactly as anyone expects. If you signed a prenup that waived your right to alimony, you may now find yourself in a very different situation.
For example, people often have to give up productive careers to spend years as the primary caregiver to a sick or disabled child, or to support a spouse’s business. Suddenly, the financial independence you once assumed you would have is gone, and the prenup feels unfair.
As of August 2025, Illinois law still allows spouses to challenge prenuptial agreements under certain circumstances. Courts recognize that agreements made before marriage cannot always predict the realities of family life. Meet with our Orland Park, IL divorce attorney to learn more about what challenging a prenup might look like for you.