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When the wife brings home the bacon in a marriage

On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 25, 2013. For many of Chicago’s married couples, it is the husband who earns the most income. Accordingly, should a couple split, the husband usually pays alimony in a divorce settlement. However, this is not always the case as research indicates that in a small portion of households, the wife is the top earner. In such scenarios, women may have to make certain considerations. Women should consider having a prenuptial agreement drawn up to protect their assets. The prenuptial agreementContinue reading