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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...
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...