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Cohabitation Agreements and What Millennials Need to Know

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A cohabitation agreement is an agreement or contract entered into between two people living together in the same household who are in a romantic relationship but not married. With more millennial couples choosing to live together, whether planning to marry or not, commingling property can get complicated in the event the relationship ends.  A pre-nuptial

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Planning to Remarry? Advice from a Divorce Lawyer

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When going through a divorce it’s not uncommon to think “I never want to get married again!” But later, you may fall in love again and be ready to venture into marriage again. If you are planning to remarry, you may want to seek the advice of an experienced attorney for divorce to discuss timing,

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Spousal Maintenance When Your Ex Refuses to Work

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No one likes to pay spousal maintenance (formally called “alimony” or referred to as spousal support). When you are employed and your ex refuses to work, there is a greater reluctance to want to pay maintenance. In Chicago divorces, there is a difference in how judges will treat the situation of a non-working spouse though

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Cryptocurrency in Divorce Proceedings: A Guide for Attorneys and Clients

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Cryptocurrency is becoming a significant issue in divorce proceedings. Imagine having a coin worth thousands of U.S. dollars, except that this coin exists only in digital form. This is the concept behind Bitcoin, the first and most well-established cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a new type of asset gaining popularity worldwide and is now playing a significant

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