Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences that a person can face. A married couple never starts their marriage with the expectation that a divorce awaits in the future, but sadly divorces do happen, and they can become very emotionally taxing.   The institution of marriage is controlled by the laws of our society – there are laws that say who can get married, when they can marry, and a marriage license is required in order to make the union officially recogn...   Read more ...  

  Earlier this summer, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on a dispute between divorcing parties regarding the division of assets, and, in particular, how spouses’ pensions plans and future Social Security benefits should be taken into account when dividing marital assets.   Division of Assets and Marital Property The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) addresses the division of assets related to a divorce. Upon divorce, parties can either reach an agreement or ha...   Read more ...  

For many people, the decision to separate or divorce can be difficult. The decision carries a whole host of other issues and questions. Many people want to know where they will live, what will happen to their finances, who will have custody of their children. The first step to getting answers to those questions is finding, and hiring, an experienced divorce lawyer.   The prospect of meeting with and hiring a lawyer can be intimidating, and may itself deter or delay some people from proceedi...   Read more ...