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What's a Prenup & Postnup?
Premarital agreements, which are also commonly referred to as “prenuptial agreements” or “prenups,” are contracts that couples may enter into prior to marriage that determine how their assets and property will be divided in the event the marriage ends in divorce or the death of a spouse.
Postnuptial agreements are contracts that spouses enter into after they are married and are effective instruments for couples intent on remaining married, but who also want to establish how their assets and property will be divided in the event of divorce or death.
The Chicago prenup attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. are experienced in negotiating and drafting these agreements. We can help you create a fair and favorable agreement that both you and your spouse can agree on.
Discuss your needs for a prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement with a marital agreement lawyer who can help you make the right decision. Call (312) 487-2795 or contact us through our website today!




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The Keys to a Successful Marital Agreement
Our prenuptial agreement attorneys in Chicago understand that the key to successful premarital and postnuptial agreements is to work with the parties to develop customized settlement terms that address their needs and protect their interests, while also ensuring that the parties’ relationship remains intact.
What You Can Address in a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement:
- Marital and separate property
- Marital and separate debts
- Alimony concerns
- Children from a previous marriage
- Inheritances and family heirlooms
Our Chicago prenuptial agreement attorneys can help you work through these various topics and determine which ones should be included in your agreement. Every agreement will be unique to each couple.
Things You Cannot Address in a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement:
- Child custody
- Parenting time
- Child support
- Spousal duties during the marriage
Recommended Reading
- Does Your Prenup Need to be Updated?
- Can You Include Child Custody in a Prenup?
- What Cannot be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement
- 5 Reasons Your Prenup May be Invalid
Choose the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.
At our firm, we are dedicated to helping couples navigate the process of drafting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with ease. We understand how important this document is to many couples, and how it can impact your lives for years to come. Let us help you create and implement a fair, favorable, and legally sound agreement.
Call (312) 487-2795 to get started with a prenuptial agreement in Chicago.

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