Illinois Premarital Agreements Most people have heard of premarital agreements (often referred to as "prenups"). The law defines prenups as contracts drafted and signed by a couple prior to their marriage. Illinois has a statute, known as the Illinois Uniform...
News sources have been commenting on how quickly the divorce between Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert was finalized. Sources indicate that their Oklahoma divorce was finalized quickly because they had a prenuptial agreement and they are following the terms of their...
Many people feel that they have taken the first step towards a new life when they schedule their first meeting with their family law attorney. It can be a nerve-wracking experience and someone may feel nervous at the onset of a divorce or custody case. Television...
The press has reported that a number of celebrities have "infidelity clauses" in their prenuptial agreements. Jessica Simpson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Chelsea Clinton are said to have prenups that entitle them to large financial payments if their husbands commit...
In Jewish wedding ceremonies, the couple signs a ketubah,a Jewish prenuptial contract. Historically, a ketubahwas signed to protect a wife and specified the husband's obligations to her. Ketubot (plural of ketubah)stated a financial settlement the wife was to receive...
Prospective clients frequently want to know how much their divorce will cost. One of main components of the cost of the divorce is legal fees. Although I am unaware of any published statistics, most Chicago family lawyers charge hourly for their legal services. There...
Reuters reports that prenuptial agreements are on the rise and not just among affluent couples. Prenuptial agreements can protect against debt, assign who gets to keep pets and contain adultery clauses. More middle-class couples are signing prenuptial agreements and...