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So What is Dissipation of Marital Assets or the Marital Estate?

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Categorized as Illinois Divorce, Property Division

Dissipation of marital assets or dissipation of the marital estate is more common than you may think. Perhaps you’re contemplating divorce or ending your marriage and find that your soon-to-be ex-spouse deliberately damaged marital assets or spent marital funds in ways that are clearly not for the benefit of your marriage. If that sounds familiar

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Supreme Court rules on the Hobby Lobby case

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Categorized as Illinois Family Law

In a decision likely to impact a case involving a Highland company, the Supreme Court says corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women. The justices’ 5-4 decision Monday is the first time that the high court has ruled that

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Benefits of an Agreed Divorce (Uncontested Divorce)

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Table of ContentsWhat Happens Next is Really Up to YouContested DivorceUncontested DivorceKey Benefits of an Uncontested DivorceSaving Time and MoneyMinimizing StressControl Over the Process and OutcomesDeciding to Move Forward Uncontested Most people decide to get married because they are in love. They want to start a life together. They believe their love will continue to

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What Is a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?

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Table of ContentsWhen to file a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of MarriageWhy should I file a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage A Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is similar to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in that the party filing a counter-petition is also asking the court to hear their case and grant them a

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