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Valuing & Dividing the Family Business
When a couple is going through a divorce, one of the most difficult parts of the process is often asset division especially if a family business is involved,. The intricacies of evaluating a business can make the process of property division quite complex. If possible, having clauses in your business agreement to deal with this can help avoid problems down the road. However, if itContinue 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
Inventory Your Property Before Filing for Divorce
The division of marital property is one of most disputed considerations in any divorce. Much of the disagreement is the result of each spouse believing that he or she should be entitled to keep certain assets. While you and your spouse will eventually need to decide who will be getting what, you can start preparing long before either of you files your petition for divorce. List EverythingContinue reading
Staying in Control of Your Divorce
Ending your marriage through the process of divorce can be complicated and, at times, overwhelming. There are, however, steps that you can take that can help reduce the confusion and keep you focused on the new life that awaits on the other side of your divorce. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is to work closely with a qualified divorce attorney who can provide theContinue reading
Divorce and Your Wallet: Five Ways You Can Protect Your Finances in the Midst of Separation
When faced with an impending divorce, the thought of further burdening yourself with the financial aspects of the split is less than appealing. It is understandable that soon-to-be ex-spouses would prefer to skirt over money matters, but sadly, money has to be addressed at the end of the marriage, otherwise both parties are in for a potential storm as the divorce process unravels. Damage Control AsContinue reading
Help Your Children Live Guilt-Free After Your Divorce
We all know that divorce is a challenging process for all parties involved, but it can an especially difficult experience for children. Watching parents separate is hard, and the unknown future ahead of them after divorce can leave them feeling nervous and anxious. Of course, we know that children survive their parents’ divorces all of the time, and many of them go on to have healthier relationshipsContinue reading