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Illinois Divorce Prove-Up Hearings: Your Essential Guide to a Smooth Process

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Categorized as Divorce

Everyone going through a divorce eagerly anticipates the day the divorce is finally over.   In Illinois, this court appearance is called a ‘prove-up hearing,’ which is required to finalize an uncontested divorce.   An uncontested divorce is one where the parties reach agreements on all financial and parenting issues (if there are children), alleviating

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Protecting Business Interests During an Illinois Divorce: Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs

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Categorized as Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Property Division

For business owners in Illinois, divorce brings unique challenges that go beyond the personal.  Illinois divorce law classifies your business based on whether it’s marital or non-marital property.  This classification can significantly impact the future of your business and your financial well-being.   However, there is no need to panic as long as you have a

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Divorce Communication Tips: How to Keep Conversations Calm and Productive

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Categorized as Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Going through a divorce or facing a parentage matter are among life’s most difficult and stressful experiences.  Effective communication isn’t just a courtesy—it’s crucial for making the process smoother, less toxic, and more cost-effective. Here are some practical tips for communicating with your spouse or coparent during your case. Why Communication Is so Important in

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Managing Child Support Arrearages: What You Need to Know

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Categorized as Child Support

Child support arrearages are support obligations that were not previously paid. Arrearages do not terminate once the original support obligation is over; they must be paid off over time, even if the child(ren) are now over 18, until they are paid in full (you cannot file bankruptcy on your child support arrearages either).  In this

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Evaluating the Impact of Divorce on Your Health Insurance Coverage: Essential Tips and Considerations

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Categorized as Divorce

It’s common for a married couple to be covered under one health insurance plan, usually through one of the individual’s employer.  The spouse who has the insurance through their employer is the “primary enrollee” or “policy holder.” The spouse of the employee or policy holder is the “dependent” or “family member.”  But what happens to

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