Most couples who enter into a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage do so in an effort to protect both party's assets. However, after a divorce, some people find that they do not like how the prenup ended up working for them. If your ex suddenly wants to contest your...
Business valuations can play a pivotal role in negotiations when navigating a high-asset divorce in the Illinois court system. It's vital to get it right the first time because today's errors can mushroom into tomorrow's financial headaches. What is a business...
It is common to hear people offer advice to fathers to ensure their names are on the birth certificate or to warm mothers to not put a man’s name on the birth certificate because it will give the father rights. For LGBTQ couples, people may suggest putting the name on...
The idea of appealing a case to a higher court is something you probably have heard about on the news. Many appeals involve criminal cases or a lawsuit with a constitutional question. However, the appeals process also applies to family law decisions. Appellate courts...
Divorcing parents will have to work through numerous negotiations at every stage of the process. From financial affairs such as the division of assets and debt responsibility to physical elements such as the parenting plan, both parties must find a compromise that...
During a long or particularly frustrating divorce, you may worry that co-parenting will challenge you in ways you cannot handle. However, navigating post-divorce child care with your ex-spouse is not always stressful. Learning how to successfully communicate and...
Grey divorcees, who are 50 and over, often face problems that younger divorcing couples may not even think of. In particular, many of these hurdles come in the form of financial problems. But what are these problems? How do they impact you? And what can you do to...
One of the world's wealthiest couples, Bill and Melinda Gates, recently announced the end of their marriage after 27 years. In addition to Bill Gates' work as the founder and CEO of Microsoft, the pair founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000 to support...
Family law cases are often emotionally difficult and legally complicated. If you are disappointed by the outcome of your divorce, child support or child custody issue, you are not alone. You may be wondering what other options you have under the law. Some people feel...
Whether the parties involved are famous or wealthy or both, a high-profile divorce puts added pressure on individuals. These divorces often attract the attention of both respected journalists and attention-seeking tabloids. All of this information, though, provides...
