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In Divorce Timing Is Everything

Timing and Divorce On March 18, 2010, shortly after divorcing his wife of 16 years Kevin Halstead won $3.8 million in the lottery. Halstead, a London bus driver, told the Daily Mail: “We divorced three months ago and split up about 13 years ago but we stayed friends – we did not get a divorce back then for the sake of our Jessica.”   Since the Halstead’s divorce was final prior to Halstead’s windfall, here are some questions that may arise. The answers to these questions will dep...   Read more ...  

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Divorce as Process

Divorce is a Process The decision to divorce isn’t usually made easily or in haste. Among the many issues to consider are financial, social and psychological ones. Whenever children or illnesses are involved, the decision is even more difficult. But, for many people, divorce may be more of a years-long process than a single decision.   When infidelity puts the private lives of public figures and celebrities in the news, we can sometimes glimpse the stages of this process. For example, on...   Read more ...  

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When to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial-Agreement A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a contract between two people who are to be married. A “prenup” typically spells out what each person owns, as well as owes, and what their property rights will be in the event of death or divorce. Many people assume that a prenup is merely a precursor to divorce, and that having a prenup is setting you up for a meeting with a divorce lawyer in Chicago. According to experts, this is not true at all. Here a...   Read more ...  

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The Five Biggest Mistakes People Make When Getting Divorced

Mistakes-During-Divorce This is a guest blog  by author and journalist Jackie Pilossoph, www.jackiepilossoph.net It’s probably the worst time in your life. You’re mourning the loss of the most serious relationship you’ve ever had in your life. You’re stressed to the hilt about finances. You’re watching your children’s lives in upheaval. And you’re trying to figure out your new life.   When I was going through my divorce, I did some really stupid ...   Read more ...  

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Health Care Power of Attorney Make-Over

Health Care Power of Attorney As a Chicago divorce attorney with a background in estate planning, I am aware of the benefits of estate planning before, during and after divorce.  A Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) is an important part of an estate plan. Illinois’ General Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 3228 and it was sent to the Governor for his signature June 27.  The bill amends the HCPOA Act. Once signed by Governor Quinn, the new law will become effective January 1, 2015. ...   Read more ...  

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Social Media Rights After Death

Social Media Rights After Death With the number of Facebook users reaching one billion, the social networking site inevitably is intertwined with people’s everyday lives.  In a previous blog post on Divorce Lawyers Chicago, I wrote about how social media can affect a divorce settlement.  However, what people often fail to think about is how Facebook and other online accounts will be handled after their deaths. Current issues regarding social media profiles of the deceased With increa...   Read more ...  

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