Author: Rachel Hernandez

Known for promoting litigation alternatives in family-related legal disputes, Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a collaborative family lawyer & the founder of Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC, a collaborative law & family law firm with offices in St. Charles & Sycamore, Illinois. Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC helps families resolve legal issues without going to court, whether it be through mediation, collaborative process, uncontested divorce, pre-divorce legal counseling, or limited scope representation. Rachel Nicole Hernandez provides advice to clients regarding their rights with respect to marital/non-marital assets & debts, maintenance, & child custody issues. Rachel Nicole Hernandez solicits the expertise of financial advisors, accountants, & mental health professionals to help resolve complex family law matters. Rachel Nicole Hernandez is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Divorce Illinois, the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, & the DeKalb County Bar Association. Rachel Nicole Hernandez serves as Secretary of the Community Crisis Center Board of Directors & the Northern Illinois University Alumni Council.

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Mid-Marital Agreements in Illinois: Using the Collaborative Process for Postnuptial Planning
ByRachel Hernandez November 11, 2025September 4, 2026
When two people marry, they join their lives — emotionally and financially. Along with shared hopes and dreams come shared assets, debts, and long-term plans. Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements signed before marriage, but fewer realize that it’s possible to create a similar agreement after the wedding. These are called mid-marital or postnuptial agreements. What Is a Mid-Marital…
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