On Behalf of Erika Eassa | May 4, 2022 | Divorce
When going through a divorce, a common complication is how to split the marital property. Couples may argue about properties, gifts received, and even the family pet. Some assets, particularly those of higher value, create serious conflict in a divorce settlement....
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 19, 2022 | Divorce, Estate Administration/Probate, Estate Planning
When going through a divorce, wills and estate planning may not be high on your list of matters to address. However, you may wish to make changes to what your ex-spouse will inherit after you pass. When getting a divorce, the decisions you make regarding your will can...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 13, 2022 | Child Support
Going through a divorce as a parent can come with many challenges. In addition to everyone learning how to cope emotionally, divorce raises many new questions about moving forward. Until now, your children have had a certain level of consistency. Unfortunately, with...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 10, 2022 | Divorce
Illinois lawmakers sometimes add and rewrite the divorce and child custody laws included in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to keep up with recent times or to close loopholes that can be exploited. Recently, the law pertaining to requesting child...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 28, 2022 | Divorce, Estate Administration
If your marriage breaks apart when you already have grown-up kids or are nearing retirement, there are unique challenges that you will face. There are several important aspects of your life that you should secure. It is also important to make sure your rights are...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 11, 2022 | Divorce
Moving forward with a divorce can feel like a small step in an overwhelming process. You and your spouse may have been talking about divorce for a while, but now it is time to start sharing the news with your loved ones. It can feel overwhelming when it is time to...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 10, 2022 | Divorce
Divorce can be jarring whether you decide to file first or if your spouse surprises you by taking the lead. You may worry about what will happen to your home, kids, retirement savings, investment portfolio and business. You may particularly wonder what will become of...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 9, 2022 | Divorce
Illinois executors have many responsibilities, including taking inventory of a testator's assets. This accounting of a decedent's assets aids an executor in preparing a decedent's final tax return and dividing the testator's assets among their heirs. While many...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | 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 Monika Blacha | 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...