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Prenups: You Need One if You're Getting Married with Assets
Description
Divorce and prenuptial agreements go together like champagne and charcuterie.
The prenup queen Katie Post joins us. Katie is a family law attorney, like Morgan, and an expert on prenup agreements.
Prenups can play a huge role in divorce settlements. But they are often a total mystery so we decided to break it all down for you.
Katie answers:
What are the three things EVERYONE needs to know about their prenuptial agreement?
Should I get a prenup?
Do I qualify for a prenup?
Is it true only wealthy people get prenups?
Does getting a prenup make me a gold digger?
What does a prenup cover?
Can a prenup impact my business?
What is maintenance?
How can I get a prenup thrown out?
We'll also discuss the one huge mistake you should not make when writing up your prenup, divorce and prenup law in Illinois and other states, and the type of attorney you should use to draw up a prenup. Also, Andrea will share some wild prenup stories.
Be sure to stay until the end for a really sweet story that will make your day.
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You can also contact Katie at 312-621-9700
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