On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | 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 Blacha Law Office, LLC | 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 Blacha Law Office, LLC | 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 Blacha Law Office, LLC | 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...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 27, 2021 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Law
Marriage is one of the most significant commitments two people can make to each other. This is why the passing of a spouse is so difficult, regardless of whether the two individuals were still married, cordially acquainted, or estranged. Therefore, an omission from...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 10, 2021 | Divorce
Dividing property and assets acquired during a marriage is a common sore spot in divorce proceedings. Trying to figure out who gets the house, how savings will be split, and the way a joint business will be run can get a little hairy. It's no wonder why discussions on...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 31, 2021 | Family Law
A high asset divorce is a complicated legal proceeding where assets can include real estate, tax benefits, stock options, business interests, stock, deferred compensations, trusts, and more. In regions like Naperville and Joliet, divorce in this category can be more...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 6, 2021 | Divorce
When people get married, they often want their marriage to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some marriages end in divorce after the social aspects have irretrievably broken down. The most difficult and disputable part of divorce is splitting property between the...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 29, 2021 | Divorce
Domestic violence or abuse refers to violent or abusive acts committed by one spouse against another. This can occur either in physical harm or through power and control behaviors. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICDAV), each year, more...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 17, 2021 | Divorce
A gray divorce is experienced by couples who are in their midlife and beyond. Most couples in this type of divorce are 50 years and older, with most of them being married for 20 to 30 years. Most people divorce for their own unique reasons, but the most common causes...