It seems as if everyone thinks that their ex-partner is “crazy.” But what if there is a legitimate concern for their safety and the safety of those around them? What if the family has mental health issues, and the child is not being supported? If there are concerns about a party’s mental health, a mental
Continue Reading »Divorce is a complicated process when minor children are involved. When the minor children involved in a divorce have special needs, this can often cause further complications. Minor children may have a variety of needs that are different than their peers, such as physical, emotional or educational special needs. As a result, Allocation Judgments and
Continue Reading »On average, most folks planning for a divorce think about filing for divorce for two or more years prior to actually filing a case. They may be attending therapy, or speaking with friends and family about the possibility of a divorce, and they give themselves time to think about the process and if it is
Continue Reading »High asset divorces typically involve many different types of assets which need to be allocated or otherwise divided. Generally, this includes retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are most commonly 401(k) accounts or Individual Retirement Accounts (also known as “IRAs”). Occasionally, they will involve a pension, which is another type of retirement account. In the divorce settlement
Continue Reading »As Chicago custody attorneys, clients often asked how religious upbringing is handled when parents go through a divorce or are no longer together. In an Illinois divorce or custody case, a religious upbringing cause is typically incorporated into an Allocation Judgment (formerly called “Custody Judgments”). Even if the parties are not particularly religious, that information
Continue Reading »Navigating a divorce involving substantial wealth presents unique challenges that require specialized legal expertise. High-asset divorces involve complex financial structures, business valuations, and property divisions that go beyond typical divorce proceedings. Divorce attorneys with extensive experience in diverse asset matters provide the most effective representation for individuals with significant wealth, multiple properties, or complex business
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