Every divorce in Illinois is unique to the individuals involved. However, there are some things that you shouldn't do no matter your situation. Let's look at the common divorce settlement mistakes that people make and how to avoid them. 1. Hiding assets or failing to...
IVF can be an expensive and challenging medical procedure, but for many couples, it is the only way to have a baby without adopting. Adopting itself can also be a very lengthy and costly process. In Illinois, new legal changes starting in 2022 are making IVF more...
Even if ending your marriage is the right decision, your divorce may be hard on your kids. After all, children with divorced parents often experience anger, depression, anxiety and even academic decline. Providing structure and stability may help you combat many of...
Divorcing your spouse in Illinois is stressful enough. One of the factors why it is so is because you know it will have financial repercussions. However, there are things you can do to keep as many assets as possible before you get the final decree. Be realistic It's...
Residents of Chicago and nearby areas of Illinois might want to learn more about what the non-custodial parent can do to ensure the mental and physical well being of their child. Sometimes imagined as "deadbeats", the non-custodial parent may bust this myth. They may...
A divorce could become a complicated legal process, as both sides might not worth things out amicably. Once the spouses separate and the divorce finalizes, both parties could go their own ways. Unfortunately, reminders may exist of the dissolved marriage, creating...
As a growing number of people in Illinois invest in cryptocurrency, disputes over these assets have also become an issue for divorcing couples going through settlement negotiations or litigation. Asset division is often a contentious issue during a divorce, especially...
When it comes to the right to adopt children, LGBTQ parents don't have the same rights in all situations as heterosexual parents. A 9-0 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in June 2021 indicates that faith-based adoption agencies have the right to refuse to work...
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...
