Monthly Archives: March 2017
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer
While the law in Illinois provides only one legal reason for getting a divorce, we all know that there are countless factors that may contribute to a couple calling it quits. Similarly, there are many ways that a divorce proceeding can be handled. You and your spouse could attempt to cover all of the issues yourself and present your agreement to the court. Alternatively, youContinue reading
Divorce and Disability
Marriages may end for any number of reasons, including destructive actions such as infidelity or abusive behavior. Spouses may grow also apart due to financial struggles, differences in child-rearing philosophies, or even clashing religious views. Unfortunately, another common motivation for divorce involves health considerations and disabilities. or disabilities. In fact, research suggests that disabled individuals are more likely to go through a divorce than the average, non-disabledContinue reading
Could Fake Text Messages Impact Your Divorce?
As with any legal proceeding, facts are vital during a divorce case. Over the last several decades, the laws have evolved taking Illinois from a “fault” state to a “no-fault” state, meaning that proof of grounds such as adultery is no longer necessary to obtain divorce. For two individuals to request a divorce, only the grounds of “irreconcilable differences” are accepted. Therefore, as far asContinue reading
Modification of a Family Court Order
When a family court has issued a ruling or the approval of an agreement in an allocation of parental responsibilities case, it may seem like the case is closed. In many situations, however, things are just getting started. Illinois law allows for either parent to ask the court to modify the order in the future if and when an update becomes necessary. Before a modification will beContinue reading
Filing Taxes During and After Divorce
It seems like only a few weeks ago that we turned the calendars over to 2017, and now, March is already half gone. While some may wonder how time seems to go so quickly, others are acutely aware of an upcoming deadline. In most years, personal income tax returns are due on April 15, but thanks to some quirks in the calendar, this year’s dueContinue reading
Divorce Considerations for Stay-at-Home Parents
For many families, the thought of one spouse forgoing a career to stay home, care for the children, and maintain the home is a remnant of generations past. For others, however, such a situation may seem ideal—presuming, of course, that it was a mutually agreeable decision made by both spouses. While this type of scenario is much less common than it was a few decadesContinue reading
Helping Your Child With College Costs
With spring right around the corner and summer to follow soon after, school-aged children are beginning to look forward to a long break. For many high school seniors, it is also a time to start making preparations for college or other types of post-high school education. Of course, this also means figuring out a way to pay for it. If you are the parent ofContinue reading
Keeping Your Business Running After Divorce
In business, there are three real threats to your company, all of which may ultimately result in bankruptcy, closure, or dissolution. Otherwise known as the three “Ds,” these are death, disability, and divorce. Little can be done about the first since, ultimately, death does happen to everyone. Though difficult to overcome, disability is a matter that entrepreneurial couples may be able to get through together.Continue reading