Prenuptial Agreements

Schaumburg, Illinois, Prenuptial Agreement Attorney

Although people planning to marry do not like to think about the possibility of divorce, a premarital agreement serves as a great way to protect the assets you have accumulated prior to marriage. Prenuptial agreements are especially helpful for couples who bring either children or substantial assets into a second marriage. To find out whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you, contact the Law Offices of Lisa Hagenauer to talk about your legal needs with a knowledgeable, responsive attorney.

Do I need a prenuptial agreement?

A prenup is a great asset protection and estate planning tool. A prenup can:

• Protect assets that you have acquired before your marriage
• Preserve inheritance rights for children from a previous marriage
• Protect an anticipated inheritance or trust fund
• Preserve a corporation or family business
• Determine how marital property will be divided in a divorce
• Determine what a spouse will inherit in the event of the other spouse's death
• Address maintenance (sometimes referred to as "alimony") issues

A Lawyer's Advice

Fifty-five percent of all marriages end in divorce. Legally, marriage is a contract that involves many financial decisions along the way. We work closely with you to determine whether a prenuptial agreement is an option to protect you and your assets. If your spouse has asked you to sign a prenup, we can make sure that your decision to sign is an informed one, and your interests are protected. 

If you are considering a prenuptial agreement, contact the Law Office of Lisa Hagenauer to discuss your legal options.