Do you trust your divorcing spouse to be fair and honest about your financial situation, or could he or she be capable of financial fraud? Divorce is an emotional event, filled with anger and mistrust, so it’s not unco... Read more
Divorce is way up on the list of life’s greatest stressors, and every divorce is unique. Financial situations, personal property and circumstances differ, and children may be involved. Some couples can come to an agree... Read more
No Illinois couple gets married with the expectation that they may someday get divorced. Because it is difficult to consider the possibility of a divorce before the wedding has even occurred, many couples fail to consid... Read more
Not every divorce involves dividing large amounts of wealth or valuable assets, but every divorce comes with its own degree of complexity. It is never easy when a couple chooses to end a marriage, but an Illinois reader ... Read more
For women navigating a divorce, it is important to seek and secure a settlement that protects long-term interests and well being. This is especially important for women who will be caring for children after a complex div... Read more
Many Illinois couples navigating a divorce can become focused on immediately pressing issues, such as temporary living arrangements and the cost of the divorce process. While it is normal to have concerns over such issu... Read more
There is a common misconception that only wealthy couples can benefit from a prenuptial agreement. In reality, couples of all income levels can benefit from the protections provided by these legal agreements. A carefully... Read more
Dividing up the life that was once shared between two people is one of the most difficult aspects of divorce. Illinois couples know that property division can be a complex process, particularly when a couple is dividing ... Read more
When a couple is facing a complex divorce, they may have the expectation of navigating a lengthy, adversarial and complicated process. While many couples will have to litigate certain matters in court, a complex divorce ... Read more
We note online on one of our firm website pages that, “Each divorce case is unique.” That is far from being cliché; we firmly believe that. Further, and as long-tenured and proven family law attorneys, we kn... Read more