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A prenuptial agreement is a critical legal tool in Illinois that can protect your property in case you divorce. A prenup can also be used to address other common problem areas in a divorce, including alimony, the rights of the surviving spouse if the other passes away, and more. However, certain things cannot be put in a prenuptial agreement, which are described below. If you want to consider a prenup, speak to our experienced prenuptial agreement lawyer in Chicago, Michael C. Craven. Attorney C...   Read more ...  

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that spouses enter into before marriage to establish the terms of a divorce, separation, or disposition of property upon death. Although many people believe a prenuptial agreement should be considered if a person has significant assets before marriage and wants to protect them if there is a divorce, there are many reasons one may want a prenuptial agreement even in cases where the present assets are not large.   While a prenup can protect your finances a...   Read more ...  

If you are divorcing and have children, child custody and parenting plans are probably at the top of your mind. Nothing is more vital during divorce than ensuring that your children are cared for and provided for. Note that the term custody is no longer used in Illinois but it is used herein as a generic term generally understood by the public.   Even if you have a relatively amicable divorce, Illinois laws regarding child custody and parenting time can be convoluted and confusing. But the ...   Read more ...  

When property must be divided during a divorce, Illinois follows an equitable distribution rule, meaning the division must be equitable, which is not necessarily equal. One of the most challenging issues that arise with property division is what is marital and non-marital property. For example, if you have compensation from a personal injury or workers’ comp case, are those considered marital or non-marital property? If you have questions about property division after reading this blog post, o...   Read more ...  

Child custody matters can be among the most contentious in a divorce, and disagreements between a divorcing couple regarding parenting decisions and custody can complicate the case and prevent resolution. That is why the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced adopting new Rule 909, which sets up a framework for family courts to use parenting coordinators to resolve minor problems that cause conflict in family law cases. This article details Rule 909 and how it could affect a child custody cas...   Read more ...  

All parents are legally required to support their children. When parents are married, they directly support their offspring, but if they divorce, the state court may order one party to pay child support. If you are in this situation, it is essential to understand Illinois’s child support laws. Below are common child support questions we receive. If you have additional Illinois child support questions, our Chicago child support lawyers can help today. How Is Child Support Determined In Illinois...   Read more ...