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750 ILCS 10/7 (2026)

Enforcement

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(750 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 40, par. 2607)
    Sec. 7. Enforcement. (a) A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that:
    (1) that party did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or
    (2) the agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and, before execution of the agreement, that party:
    (i) was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party;
    (ii) did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided; and
    (iii) did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party.
    (b) If a provision of a premarital agreement modifies or eliminates spousal support and that modification or elimination causes one party to the agreement undue hardship in light of circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time of the execution of the agreement, a court, notwithstanding the terms of the agreement, may require the other party to provide support to the extent necessary to avoid such hardship.
    (c) An issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law.
(Source: P.A. 86-966.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019).
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In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). · cites it 16× “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). · cites it 16× “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In Re Marriage of Barnes, 755 N.E.2d 522 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). · cites it 4× “In her reply brief, Sandra states that the deposition testimony is “replete” with factual issues relating to her claim of coercion; however, she again failed to direct us to specific facts that would support her allegations.”
Solano v. Solano (In Re Marriage of Solano), 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). · cites it 8× “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) ( 750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016) ), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Turano Solano, 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). · cites it 7× “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) (750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016)), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In Re Marriage of Tabassum & Younis, 881 N.E.2d 396 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “750 ILCS 10/7(a)(2) (West 2006). We question whether financial disclosures are required in postmarital reconciliation agreements.”
In Re Marriage of Murphy, 834 N.E.2d 56 (Ill. App. Ct. 2005). “750 ILCS 10/7 (a) (2) (West 1999). However, even if the trial court employed an incorrect means of testing the parties’ agreement, this itself does not mean that the cause must be remanded.”
In re Marriage of Heinrich, 2014 IL App (2d) 121333 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012). “The Act omits the previous common law requirements that an enforceable agreement must also be ‘fair and reasonable’ and must not result in an ‘unforeseen condition of penury’ for the party challenging the agreement.”
In re Marriage of Kranzler, 2018 IL App (1st) 171169 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “3d 889 (citing 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012) ). Here, the circuit court made no findings regarding whether the agreement was unconscionable or whether there was full financial disclosure.”
In re Est. of Chaney, 2013 IL App (3d) 120565 (Ill. App. Ct. 2013). “750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012). The Act omits the previous common law requirements that an enforceable agreement must also be "fair and reasonable" and must not result in an "unforeseen condition of penury" for the party challenging the agreement.”
In re Marriage of Kranzler, 2018 IL App (1st) 171169 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” Heinrich, 2014 IL App (2d) 121333, ¶ 49 (citing 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012)). Here, the circuit court made no findings regarding whether the agreement was unconscionable or whether there was full financial disclosure.”
In re Est. of Chaney, 2013 IL App (3d) 120565 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012). The Act omits the previous common law requirements that an enforceable agreement must also be “fair and reasonable” and must not result in an “unforeseen condition of penury” for the party challenging the agreement.”
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— 750 ILCS 10/7(a) — 12 cases
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Heinrich, 2014 IL App (2d) 121333 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012). “The Act omits the previous common law requirements that an enforceable agreement must also be ‘fair and reasonable’ and must not result in an ‘unforeseen condition of penury’ for the party challenging the agreement.”
Solano v. Solano (In Re Marriage of Solano), 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) ( 750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016) ), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Kranzler, 2018 IL App (1st) 171169 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “3d 889 (citing 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2012) ). Here, the circuit court made no findings regarding whether the agreement was unconscionable or whether there was full financial disclosure.”
— 750 ILCS 10/7(a)(1) — 4 cases
In Re Marriage of Barnes, 755 N.E.2d 522 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). “In her reply brief, Sandra states that the deposition testimony is “replete” with factual issues relating to her claim of coercion; however, she again failed to direct us to specific facts that would support her allegations.”
Solano v. Solano (In Re Marriage of Solano), 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) ( 750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016) ), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Turano Solano, 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) (750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016)), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Barnes (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 10/7(a)(2) — 8 cases
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In Re Marriage of Tabassum & Younis, 881 N.E.2d 396 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). “750 ILCS 10/7(a)(2) (West 2006). We question whether financial disclosures are required in postmarital reconciliation agreements.”
In re Marriage of Amyette, 2023 IL App (3d) 200195 (Ill. App. Ct. 2023).
In re Marriage of Duda, 2025 IL App (1st) 242448-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2025).
— 750 ILCS 10/7(a)(2)(i) — 4 cases
Solano v. Solano (In Re Marriage of Solano), 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) ( 750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016) ), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Turano Solano, 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) (750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016)), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
— 750 ILCS 10/7(a)(2)(ii) — 5 cases
Solano v. Solano (In Re Marriage of Solano), 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) ( 750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016) ), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Turano Solano, 2019 IL App (2d) 180011 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “Petitioner relied on section 7 of the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (Act) (750 ILCS 10/7 (West 2016)), which governs the enforceability of premarital agreements.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Duda, 2025 IL App (1st) 242448-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2025).
— 750 ILCS 10/7(b) — 7 cases
In Re Marriage of Barnes, 755 N.E.2d 522 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001). “In her reply brief, Sandra states that the deposition testimony is “replete” with factual issues relating to her claim of coercion; however, she again failed to direct us to specific facts that would support her allegations.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Amyette, 2023 IL App (3d) 200195 (Ill. App. Ct. 2023).
In re Marriage of Barnes (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 10/7(c) — 3 cases
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2019). “” 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Woodrum, 2018 IL App (3d) 170369 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “" 750 ILCS 10/7(a) (West 2016). ¶ 57 On appeal, Jennifer does not argue that she did not voluntarily sign the premarital agreement.”
In re Marriage of Sarancic, 2020 IL App (1st) 191817-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2020).
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