Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Five Soft Skills to Develop to Become an All-Around Legal Expert

  Published in the Tuesday September 18, 2019 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin   What sets successful lawyers apart? Maybe, in some cases, it is sharp legal skills and tight billing practices. However, I believe success in the competitive business side of law, especially when attracting clients and expanding networks, is often due to strong soft skills.   Soft skills are the non-legal, non-accounting and often non-quantifiable tools in your briefcase.   You probably...   Read more ...  

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What To Know if You Are Going To Date

Yes — people date after divorce. Some start during the divorce process, although that timing could carry some risk, especially if one spends marital income or property on or for the person they are dating.   During my practice as a divorce lawyer in Chicago and the suburbs, I have been lucky enough to see all types of relationships grow and thrive. When you are ready to date, there are a few things you ought to know from a legal perspective. However, each situation has had its own unique ...   Read more ...  

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Should You Modify Your Child Support?

You painstakingly crafted your child support agreements to make sure your children had the resources they need to thrive. Ideally, this should create a balance between your household and your spouse’s – at least when it comes to the kids. However, we all know life is full of changes and unexpected events. When these things occur, what happens to your child support? Are You Entitled to a Modification? If something major has changed, you may ask the court to change the amount you pay o...   Read more ...  

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What Happens to the Family Home in a Divorce?

In many ways, family homes are treated like other assets during divorce. Assuming you purchased your home after you got married, then it would probably be marital property in its entirety, meaning a judge would equitably split the equity between you and your spouse. However, you probably have a greater emotional connection to your home then to your bank account or retirement plan. There could also be some other concerns involved, such as previous work you had done on your house, where your child...   Read more ...  

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How To Uncover Hidden Assets in Your Divorce

During a divorce, there are many ways you could find assets your spouse might be hiding. All methods fall into a few categories to investigate either independently – or get the court involved. Your divorce may have you following a variety of strategies. Please keep in mind, this is only a general discussion, not specific legal advice. Gathering Evidence Independently You should start as soon as possible when you are looking for assets independent of a court order. If you do not know exactl...   Read more ...  

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Midyear is a Good Time to Assess Your Marketing Efforts

  Published in the Tuesday July 18, 2019 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin   Time flies when running a business. Major milestones tend to sneak up on you. While I hate to be the bearer of bad news for those who have been caught up in everyday work this past winter and spring, I must share a sobering piece of information: It is already time for midyear reviews.   But, there is some good news: You should find the general information in this article even more useful if this ...   Read more ...  

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