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—Agreements - ILA—
Why Is Independent Legal Advice ("ILA") Recommended? A party may claim they were coerced into signing; did not understand what they were signing; where not told the truth about important facts: or that the agreement is extremely unfair. The party can ask a court to invalidate the agreement and allow them to proceed with a claim for relief from the court. If a lawyer gives independent legal advice, he is certifying that he has taken steps to ensure his/her party is making an informed and voluntary agreement. What is Expected of the Lawyer Giving Independent Legal Advice? The lawyer must ensure:
When to Involve a Lawyer? The lawyer can also advice you about the options for dispute resolution and what the process for finalizing agreements. You will need to bring in certain documents before independent legal advice given. This can avoid delay and complications. For ILA on a Marriage Contract, the lawyer should be involved long before the wedding. Many lawyers are reluctant to start working on a Marriage Contract within two months of a wedding. There is a risk that the impending wedding will result in undue pressure to sign an agreement or a lack of proper preparation. How Much Will It Cost?
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