Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Prenuptial Agreements Many individuals nervously contact me before their wedding date to ask about a “prenup” agreement.  They might have been advised by a family member or a friend to investigate signing a prenuptial agreement, but aren’t sure whether or not they need one.  Even if the person knows that they should have an agreement drawn up, they are concerned about the emotional ramifications of approaching their soon-to-be spouse and his or her family about it. ...   Read more ...  

Lack of Communication Can Trigger Divorce I have been a Chicago divorce attorney for many years now. In my time, I have counseled a sea of both divorced spouses, as well as, spouses contemplating a divorce. The vast majority of these parties, at some point, come to focus on the main reasons for why they are even considering, or going through, a divorce. Finances and infidelity have traditionally been at the top of the list. The truth of the matter, however, is that there are a host of facto...   Read more ...  

Divorce Discovery Paperwork In Illinois divorce cases, a crucial element is how to divide marital assets. Each divorce is unique and there are a number of ways to resolve this key issue. But one thing common to all Illinois divorce cases is that complete information is imperative. As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I know that in many cases, this isn’t a major problem. Some spouses come into the divorce with shared financial responsibilities, jointly owned accounts, and no secrets. For others, ...   Read more ...