If you and your spouse are planning to split up using collaborative divorce, what happens when the two of you both want to keep the house? As the very nature of collaborative law revolves around the parties' abilities to work together to resolve their issues, this...
Month: July 2017
Divorce can ruin retirement if you’re not careful
If you have to get a divorce, you know that your retirement could be at risk. Will a divorce derail your retirement plans? It is possible.Keep in mind that divorce does usually have a substantial impact on your retirement plans. Of course, it doesn't only affect your...
Is it possible to have an amicable divorce?
We have all heard negative stories about divorce. The word divorce often elicits images of a nasty process. We think of anger, big arguments, court hearings and negativity It is easy to see why this would be the case. Most people do not take a vow and build a life...
How a parent may try to turn a child against the other
Unfortunately, the divorce process doesn't always go smoothly. You and your ex may not end up on good terms.If you share custody of your child -- and even if you don't -- what you may find is that your ex tries to influence the child, turning him or her against you....
Study: Higher divorce rates for some careers
It probably comes as little surprise that people who work in some fields have higher rates of divorce than others by the age of 30. The field with the highest divorce rate? Those who are military first-line enlisted supervisors. The U.S Census Data found that these...
Separate your finances to protect yourself after divorce
When you're getting a divorce, you need to separate your finances. That can be difficult if you have many shared accounts. Fortunately, if you take it one item at a time, you can separate all your accounts so neither of you is liable for the other's actions after the...
New child support law changes calculations in Illinois
Child support laws define what can and cannot happen in the courts. They also help determine how much money parents receive on behalf of their children once they separate.In the past, there have been various ways to calculate child support. Today, as of July 2017,...
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