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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - I decided to not add in extras and agreed to sign the document because it has no teeth and is basically the law. IL's agree to drop all child rearing requirements. My fiancé told me not to sign it unless I was absolutely OK with it. He's pretty sure it was his father's personal attorney who was behind it because its the first child getting married. He's not going to tell his father that the document has no legal teeth but someday he will figure it out and probably fire the attorney for not knowing the law. [/quote]

Why do you assume his attorney didn't know the law?  He may well have known the entire time (could even have advised his client of this).  People want what they want, even when they hear advice from a professional.  If the dad is a control freak or worried, he may have felt this was peace of mind, enforceable or not, helpful or not.[/quote]

The other issue is whether the law changes between now and such time as you may divorce.  You didn't mention your state but in many states you can contract around presumptions of separate and marital property so it's a belt and suspenders type of thing.  As another PP suggested the agreement may also waive spousal support for one or both of you which may or may not be an issue given your earning potential.  It may also address the division of property outside of the inheritance.  On the issue of child support I am not aware of any state that allows you to use a pre-marital agreement to waive child support.  [/quote]

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