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New generations bring new ideas. Old ideas don’t go away, but they change with the times. Prenuptial agreements are not new. In fact, their roots go back at least as far as the ninth century, according to The New York Times. They’ve garnered attention in recent years...
A married Illinois couple who shares household duties and income earning from the beginning may be less likely to get divorced. On the other hand, a couple that begins with more "traditional" roles before transitioning toward the woman being the main breadwinner is...
Some married women in Illinois might be less likely than married men to have extensive knowledge about investment. According to a study published by UBS Global Wealth Management, 56 percent of married women do not participate in major financial planning and investment...
Spouses in Illinois who are considering separation might want to get their finances in order before signing any divorce papers. The first step is getting copies of important documents together and putting them somewhere safe. A soon-to-be ex should also get a copy of...
If you’ve decided to get divorced, you may be wondering what will happen to your property. Today we answer some fundamental questions surrounding property ownership and division in Illinois: Can I sell my property? If you and your spouse have decided to part...
There are many reasons why marriages struggle – and most of those aren’t the dramatic plot twists of soap operas. Marital infidelity is a real and serious problem, but another often-overlooked concern is when couples hide money from one another. Known as...
Beginning July 1, 2017 Illinois will use the income shares model for determining child support. This change is a dramatic shift from the simple former model which used a percentage of the payors net income to determine guideline child support and was largely blind to...
Illinois divorce laws have changed, now allowing parents to move with their minor child across state lines without the Court's permission, with one catch: the move must not be more than 25 miles away from the minor child's current residence, depending on the County in...
As of January 1, 2016 Illinois has adopted new language in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act as it relates to child custody and visitation in divorce cases. These two words that we have all grown to know and love must now be removed from our...
I spend a great deal of my time consulting with prospective divorce clients. Just as they are interviewing me to determine if they believe I am the right divorce lawyer for them to hire, I'm also interviewing them to determine whether they are the right type of client...