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Three Anderson Boback & Marshall Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers
Anderson Boback & Marshall is proud to share some exciting news. Three of our attorneys have earned recognition in the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers publication. Managing Partner Jessica C. Marshall has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list, and attorneys Genevieve Binnie and Laura Darby have each been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list. Jessica C.
Custody Schedule Check-In: What I Tell Every Chicago Co-Parent Before School Starts
Every August, I watch the same thing happen. Families who had an easy, well-organized summer schedule suddenly realize the transition into the school year isn’t going to sort itself out. I get it. Summer moves fast when you’re splitting it between two households. One week you’re coordinating camp drop-offs and vacation weeks, and the next, the school supply
Financial Disclosure in Illinois Divorce: What You Need to Share and Why
Most Illinois divorce clients learn about financial disclosure the wrong way. They are handed a form called the Financial Affidavit, told to fill it out within 30 days of their first appearance, and led to believe that disclosure is something they do, like a procedural step on a list. By the time they realize disclosure is a duty
Prenuptial vs. Postnuptial Agreement in Illinois: Which Is Right for You?
If you know you need some kind of marital agreement, the first question is whether the agreement needs to be signed before the wedding or after the marriage has already begun. A prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement can both address serious financial issues. Both can help clarify property rights, debt, support expectations, and planning around a business,
Are Postnuptial Agreements Enforceable in Illinois? What Courts Look For and What They Reject
Whether a postnuptial agreement holds up in Illinois depends less on the language of the document than on the circumstances of how it was negotiated and signed. If your spouse has handed you one to sign, or you are thinking about asking for one, the central question is direct: will it protect you if the marriage ends? Illinois
Is a Postnuptial Agreement Right for You?
Most individuals are familiar with prenuptial agreements. Postnuptial agreements are less commonly discussed. Where a prenuptial agreement is signed before a couple ties the knot, a postnuptial agreement is signed after the parties are already married. Postnuptial agreements are often used to address circumstances or finances that have changed since the wedding. In some cases, they can help
Postnuptial Agreements for Business Owners and High-Asset Spouses in Illinois
An Illinois postnuptial agreement for a business owner settles one question in advance: if the marriage ends, what happens to the business? Today that answer is spread across several documents that do not account for each other. These include the Illinois property-division statute, the operating agreement, the estate plan, and the equity grants. A postnuptial agreement pulls them
