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The birth of a child is generally a good reason to review your estate plan. If you don't have one already in place, becoming a parent will likely provide the incentive needed to create a will, trust or other plan documents. Doing so can help to ensure that your son or...
If you plan to end your marriage in the near future, it's generally a good idea to meet with an Illinois attorney long before filing for divorce. He or she may be able to provide insight into how the divorce process works and how long it may take to come to a...
When parents separate, it usually has a huge impact on the life of the children. This impact can manifest itself in many forms, including emotional problems and behavioral problems. One of the most common negative effects of divorce on a child is a decline in their...
Divorcing couples will likely worry about the division of all the assets they’ve amassed during the marriage. Assets from the family home and vehicles to bank accounts and retirement funds need to be properly valued and divided in an equitable manner. On the path to...
Your business is not just one of your most valuable assets. It also represents hard work and passion, and because of that, is worth far more than numbers on a balance sheet might indicate. During a divorce, it is natural to want to protect your business. Its...
Social media can make any marriage seem like a fairytale. However, a couple's highlight reel doesn't always tell the full story. When some spouses dissolve their marriage, they may remain active on social media during their proceedings. But with the intense emotions...
If you’ve known friends or family members who’ve gotten divorced in Illinois, you may feel at least somewhat familiar with the process. You may have heard about certain aspects from that loved one—how things work or how the law played out in their specific scenario....
Divorces are notorious for being a lengthy and complicated process that consumes larges amounts of a person’s time, money, and energy. The outcome of a divorce shapes the futures of each spouse and their children. When consequences of a divorce can last for years or...
If you’re planning a divorce, you may have seen the words “uncontested divorce” come up during your research. You’re considering all the different kinds of divorce options out there, but an uncontested divorce seems like the best fit. You’re just not sure if it’s...
Children hold our hopes for the future, and we always want the best we can provide for them. Many parents that are in the process of separating or divorcing may feel like the children who came from their relationship are the only remaining things worth saving from it....
