If your ex-spouse moves to another state or even another country and takes your child, which court will determine the custody of your child? It can raise difficult legal questions regarding which state (or country) has jurisdiction to make the original custody...
Month: June 2020
Can social media hurt my divorce case?
Social media is a great place to share your feelings about world events or even your own personal life. When a couple is going through a divorce, these platforms can have a poor effect when used inappropriately. In court, social media can be used as evidence. That...
How to protect your 401(k) during a divorce
Your largest asset, especially if you have been together a long time, is likely your 401(k) retirement plan. Protecting your 401(k) is vital to your financial future. Your spouse can likely claim at least part of your 401(k) unless you have a prenuptial agreement. In...
Who gets the family pet after a divorce?
Many couples in Illinois adopt pets either before or during their marriages, and it is not typically considered what to do in case of a divorce. However, no loving couple initially plans on getting divorced; however, such lack of contingency can end up leaving an...
