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Life Insurance Needs in Divorce

When a divorce is close to becoming final, one of the last things you will discuss with your Chicago divorce attorney is the need for Insurance. Once you have negotiated the terms of the spousal maintenance or alimony that you are going to receive the amount of child support and payment of child-related expenses that

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Melinda and Bill Gates Divorce

Bill and Melinda are divorcing after 27 years of marriage – one of the richest couples in the world.  Famous for many things but included in their legacy is their philanthropy and the amount they have given away to charitable causes the least of which is their generous donations towards the fight against COVID-19.  Bill

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Third Stimulus Check Issues and Family Law Matters

Congress recently enacted the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” which has recently provided and will continue to provide thousands of dollars in stimulus funds to many families.  The bill provides different amounts to different people who fall into different adjusted gross income brackets, and also varies by filing status. Third Stimulus Check – What

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Do I Have to Disclose Any Gifts or Transfers to My Child During a Divorce? 

Right before a divorce is filed, spouses are usually in a hurry to try and protect their assets from a possible distribution at the time of a divorce.  Sometimes this is done clearly in a bad-faith manner, such as gifts or transfers of money to a sister or girlfriend’s account.  However, other times, the parties

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