Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

This is obviously a very personal decision and one that has no absolute right or wrong answer.  

Here are some of the pros of why a prenuptial agreement may be right for you as a couple:

- Documenting each spouse's separate property to protect it in that manner.

- Avoiding court involvement to decide property distribution.

- Distinguishing between what is marital and what is community property.

- Documenting any special arrangements between you and your spouse.

- Reducing conflicts during a divorce.

- Establishing procedures and rules for issues that may arise in the future, and

- Assigning debt, such as credit cards, school loans, and mortgages, to the appropriate spouse to avoid both parties sharing debt liability.

Some of the cons may be:

- The timing may not be right.

- It takes some of the romance out of the union.

- You may wait until after you are already married if you are willing to take that chance.

- A prenup cannot include child custody issues.

Your friends at Ruggiero and Associates will be there to help you with any family law issues that you encounter.  They serve Chicagoland in Kane, Cook, DuPage, and Will counties from their office in Lisle.  Give them a call at (630) 654-0044 or visit them on the web at www.ruggierofamilylaw.com. 

The Complexities of Divorce.

Each divorce can be as diverse as the people involved. Divorce is often a very complex situation. People get divorced for many reasons. There are a myriad of reasons for divorce be they psychological, emotional, or religious. Divorce may also be the result of infidelity, dishonesty, and abuse. When couples marry too young or too quickly this can increase the likelihood of divorce.  Sometimes people's priorities simply change.

One of the many common themes for divorce is a lack of trust. Couples may have a tough time reestablishing trust in the cheating spouse. Any type of dishonesty in the marriage, especially about finances, may be a huge factor. Sometimes one or both partners detach themselves emotionally from the marriage.  Since they are emotionally detached, they seek to become legally detached as well. These days divorce as a result of religious beliefs is not uncommon.  Differences in which religion to bring up children can also be a huge component. Emotions run high when a person's faith is involved, bringing vast differences in the relationship to the forefront.

It can be easy to focus on your situation emotionally rather than logically. As a result, people can make poor decisions that may affect them legally and financially for years to come. Speak to an experienced family law attorney that will fight for your current and future interests during this difficult time. Contact Family Law Attorney Vincent Ruggiero at 630-654-0044 for assistance with your divorce matters in DuPage, Will, Kane, and Cook Counties.