We’ve all read of the bitter fighting that is often associated with divorce litigation. Two spouses, backed by two pit bull divorce lawyers, throwing accusations at each other. Neither spouse willing to give an inch, both determined to win.Divorce isn’t...
Month: January 2018
How to divide a startup in a divorce
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 22, 2018 |
Illinois residents who have an entrepreneurial spirit may be less likely to succeed in their marriages. One of the reasons why this may be the case is because those who start their own businesses are under intense pressure on a regular basis. However, even a person...
Preserving the children while breaking up a marriage
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog
During your divorce, you have an opportunity to show your children that it’s possible to end marital ties with maturity and respect. This includes respect for the love and attachment they have for the other parent, and respecting the tantamount changes they are...
Preparation for negotiating a divorce settlement
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 16, 2018 |
Some Illinois couples whose marriages are coming to an end might want to try negotiating a settlement agreement instead of going to litigation to have a judge decide how property will be divided and time with children will be allocated. This approach may be more...
Making emotional decisions during a divorce
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 12, 2018 |
Divorcing couples in Illinois may experience a broad range of emotions as they go through this transition. Amidst periods of anger, despair, shame and a possible desire to hurt the other spouse in an attempt at retribution, parties may face financial decisions that...
Illinois Collaborative Process Act paves way for amicable divorces
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 4, 2018 | Collaborative Divorce
Divorce does not have to be the complicated, messy, cutthroat process you have seen portrayed on TV or heard about from friends. Lawmakers in Illinois passed the Illinois Collaborative Process Act in 2017, setting standards for a different kind of divorce. This...
The new year brings new divorce filings
On Behalf of The Law Office Of Cynthia L. Lazar | Jan 3, 2018 |
Studies show that divorce filings peak at the beginning of the year and at the end of the summer. Families typically spend a lot of time together over the holidays, and this tends to highlight their differences. Illinois spouses whose disappointing holiday season was...
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