On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jan 12, 2022 | Divorce
Retirement plan divisions in the event of a divorce require the identification and valuation of all marital property retirement plans. Deciding the fraction of retirement plans that are marital property is just the first step when an order is constructed for the...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jan 10, 2022 | Divorce
Dividing property in most divorces is usually a straightforward process. However, when a business is involved, the task can become extremely complicated. Dividing a business can make the divorce process feel like settling a dispute rather than an emotional/financial...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Dec 20, 2021 | Divorce
It's never easy to go through a divorce in Naperville, Illinois, but it might be even harder if you're in your 50s or 60s. The idea of dating again after spending decades with the same person can seem daunting and difficult. Thankfully, it's possible to navigate the...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Dec 8, 2021 | Child Custody
As a divorced parent, you might not see you kids as often as you did while you were married. But whether you have sole custody, split custody with your ex or are limited to visitation time, you are still their mother or father. Two types of child custody in Naperville...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Nov 16, 2021 | Child Custody
Illinois residents know that winter weather can turn on a dime. A morning commute might be sunny and clear while the evening drive home could be stalled by six inches of snow. These sudden changes can wreak havoc on a parenting plan and child custody exchange. During...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Nov 12, 2021 | Divorce
High-value collectibles are irreplaceable and very difficult to come by. The rarity of the items creates a notion of high value and the owners often acquire them either through auctions or inheritance. Antique items have a higher material value and appreciate with...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Oct 12, 2021 | Alimony
A divorcing couple faces a challenging time filled with emotional and financial turbulence. From negotiating compromises centering on support, property division and parenting plans to structuring the post-divorce finances, both parties will likely feel an enormous...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Oct 5, 2021 | Divorce
Popular entertainment would have everyone believe that divorce is the end result of numerous devastating events. From infidelity and drug use to criminal activity and domestic violence, books, movies and television programs generally center on these dramatic elements...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Sep 15, 2021 | Divorce
Gray divorce occurs when long-time spouses decide to split. These separations are surprising to those closest to us. The reality is, statistically, older couple divorces have doubled in the last three decades. Age and health These decades-long marriages often...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 27, 2021 | Divorce
The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act has undergone major changes in recent years. Couples who divorced before 2016 faced very different requirements than couples do today. Is Illinois an at-fault or no-fault divorce state? Illinois is now a no-fault...