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What Happens with Divorce and Pension Plans?

Published February 22, 2021

Categorized as High Asset Divorce, Property Division

Table of ContentsPension Plans are a Marital Property Subject to Division in DivorceSeparating Pension Plans and 401(k)s in an Illinois DivorceDivorce and Pensions Plans, Retirement Accounts and Deferred Compensation Many people are concerned about divorce and pension plans and what will happen to those plans and any other retirement accounts upon finalization of a divorce.

Thinking of Spending or Hiding Money Before Divorce? Think Again.

Published February 11, 2021

Categorized as Divorce, High Asset Divorce

Table of ContentsDissipation and Spending Money Before Getting a DivorceFinancial Records and Money Used for “Marital Purpose”Making Decisions About Money Before Divorce Should you be hiding money before divorce? Or, what about spending or transferring money before divorce? I seem to get a lot of questions like this lately. When people are considering a divorce

Mediation in Family Law Cases

Published February 8, 2021

Categorized as Mediation

Table of ContentsWhen Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?7 Things You Need to Know About MediationMediation Will Save You MoneyBe Ready and Willing to Compromise Both Parties Need to Be Emotionally ReadyMediation is a Good Option During the PandemicDon’t Sign Anything Until Your Lawyer Has Reviewed and Approved It Children May Be Involved in MediationMake Sure You

What is a Grey Divorce?

Published February 3, 2021

Categorized as Divorce

Table of ContentsUnique Issues in a Grey DivorceSocial SecurityMedicareLong Term CareSeek Trusted Legal Advice If You are Facing a “Grey Divorce” “Grey Divorce” is the term that has been coined for individuals who are older and obtaining a divorce. A lot of times these folks are at or near retirement, and as such, there is

Dads Can Obtain Child Custody

Published January 31, 2021

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Table of ContentsDads Need to Step UpDon’t Be the “Chocolate Cake Dad”Moms Need to Give Up ControlDiscuss Parenting Issues Before Having ChildrenBest Interests of the ChildDads Bring Different Strengths to Parenting I agree that in most situations, dads seem to get less parenting time than mothers do, but generally, there is a reason for that.

How Do I Obtain Custody of a Child that Isn’t My Biological Child?

Published January 28, 2021

Categorized as Child Custody, Illinois Family Law

Table of Contents“Standing” and Seeking Custody of a Minor that is Not Your Biological ChildStanding to Petition for Visitation of a Child Who is Not Your Biological ChildStanding to Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities for a Non-Biological Child Many times parties will want to engage a child custody lawyer to file for custody of

Year: 2021

What Happens with Divorce and Pension Plans?

Thinking of Spending or Hiding Money Before Divorce? Think Again.

Mediation in Family Law Cases

What is a Grey Divorce?

Dads Can Obtain Child Custody

How Do I Obtain Custody of a Child that Isn’t My Biological Child?

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