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$81 billion. No prenup. Reports of an affair. That’s the NVDA headline. Here’s what Illinois law would actually say- and why it matters for your case.
Talking about a prenuptial agreement before your wedding may not be the most romantic conversation. But a prenup isn’t about planning for divorce—it’s about having an honest conversation about finances, protecting what you’ve built, and making thoughtful decisions together before you say, “I do.”
During a happy marriage, couples are willing to share their lives and their wealth with their spouse. However, after the demise of the relationship, the couple is much less willing to share, especially if one spouse has a continuing financial obligation to the other. While it is most common to see a husband paying his…
For many families, pets are more than just animals — they are beloved members of the household. When couples go through a divorce or separation, one of the most emotional and difficult questions that arises is: Who gets to keep the pet? At Pinay Law, we understand that disputes over pet custody can be just…
While divorce in the Philippines is illegal for Philippine citizens, Filipinos can get divorced in Illinois and have their divorce recognized in the Philippines. Illinois has great laws for divorce and custody that is both LGBTQ+ and immigrant friendly. The laws are applicable to all genders and nationalities in that the laws have eliminated biases…
The wedding is off, but who gets the engagement ring? In Illinois, the answer may surprise you. Attorney Andrea Harvey breaks down engagement ring laws, broken engagements, and how prenuptial agreements can help protect your property before and after marriage.