Everyone reacts differently when faced with the end of their marriage and divorce proceedings. Some people get angry and want to fight, while others get very emotional and may withdraw from the process entirely. Others might try to get back at their spouse or act out by spending exorbitant amounts of money. This is what
Continue Reading »Going through a divorce is, understandably, a very emotional time for the whole family. Despite being an emotional time, it is also a time when you have to try to think reasonably about your options when dividing assets in a divorce. This can be a challenge when everything gets thrown at you at lightning speed,
Continue Reading »In an Illinois divorce, any property, money, or debts acquired during the marriage is considered marital property and must be divided between the husband and wife. So however, if you are concerned about keeping certain assets separate or protecting assets from division in divorce, there are a few things to keep in mind. How Can
Continue Reading »The financial implications of a divorce can affect you for the rest of your life. This can be especially true when there is a significant income disparity between spouses. A large income disparity can occur when the wife was a stay-at-home mother while the husband was self-employed and the sole income earner for the family.
Continue Reading »Using mediation during your Chicago child custody case is a form of a process called “alternative dispute resolution” or ADR. Private mediation is a great way to try to resolve the case and avoid the need to have a Judge decide the outcome. The mediator is someone who is not advocating for either party; they
Continue Reading »Divorce cases can take 2 paths – one can go down the path of most resistance which means going to trial and fighting about everything, and the other is the path of negotiations, give-and-take and potential settlement. It’s usually in everyone’s best interest to take that second path towards reaching a final agreement and ending
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