Posts Categorized: Divorce Lawyer

Going through a divorce can sometimes feel like a puzzle; there are a million pieces and they have to fit together just so. One of those pieces that can often be overlooked is life insurance. Between custody, maintenance (alimony), and the emotional landmines of divorce, life insurance is often the last thing divorcing couples want to think about. However, if you are getting a divorce, then life insurance may be necessary to protect your and your children’s financial interests. Another way to ...   Read more ...  

Getting a divorce close to retirement is often significantly different from getting one when you have your whole career ahead of you. You will probably have to deal with some unique situations, so please do not use this article as legal advice. You should involve an attorney and probably also an accountant or financial planner, when making these decisions.   That said, there is some good news: Divorcing near retirement often means less complexity surrounding your children. However, there is...   Read more ...  

When you think of divorce, you might picture a hostile, bitter court battle that involves endless hearings, constant fighting and protracted litigation. While this may be true for some, many other divorcing couples are able to move through the process more smoothly through compromise. Fortunately, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act does allow – and even encourages – parties to come to an agreement on the primary issues in a divorce case. In doing so, you experience numerou...   Read more ...  

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 ...