Among all the complexities of a divorce case, cataloguing and organizing a couple’s financial documents is perhaps the most daunting task for anyone going through the divorce process. But, correctly navigating through the discovery process (the procedure used by the Court to collect financial documents), is extremely important. Identifying and
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – PROS AND CONS By now, if you’ve seen any of our posts, you know we’re big fans of Prenuptial Agreements. Yes, yes, yes…we’ve heard all the reasons why clients forego these documents, and we’ll go over those below. But, our experience in divorce litigation, our knowledge of
Most people are aware that child support in Illinois is now based on both parents’ incomes, pursuant to changes in child support legislation that took place in 2017. When explaining the changes to clients, I was often asked, “Can my new spouse’s income be factored in to the calculations?” Previously
The concept of equal parenting time has been a hot-button topic for several years, not only in Illinois, but nationwide. As such, it’s something I see in all facets of my job. Whether I am acting as a mediator, an advocate, or a Guardian Ad Litem, I’ve been following the
Part one of this 2-part series focused on some of the more financial aspects of family law cases, specifically with divorces. Part 2 explores how I’ve debunked some of the most common family law myths relating to custody and child support. When kids reach a certain age, they get to
When you go through a divorce, it is inevitable that someone you know will offer their unsolicited (or totally solicited) legal advice. A lot of what I hear from clients is some mixture of fact and fiction, with much of the “fiction” being based on stereotypes, what people see on