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

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

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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Divorce and Immigration: Navigating the Complex Intersection

Divorce is challenging, but it becomes even more overwhelming when it affects your U.S. immigration status. You’re not only ending a marriage, but also facing the risk of losing your right to stay in the country you call home. This article aims to provide the understanding and guidance you need to navigate these turbulent waters

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Managing Child Support Arrearages: What You Need to Know

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

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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Understanding Parental Child Abduction: Key Facts and Preventive Measures

Family law cases, including divorce and parentage matters, often face a serious challenge.  This is the risk that a parent or family member might abduct a child.  Such actions deny the other parent their lawful time with their children.  Child abduction is not only illegal, but also extremely harmful to the children involved.  In this

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