If you have recently gone through a divorce in Illinois or you are contemplating filing for a divorce, you must understand your rights when it comes to spousal maintenance. Maintenance, which was once called alimony, can determine the lifestyle that you will likely be...
Month: December 2019
Not all prenuptials are created equal
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce
Although prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in Illinois and throughout the country, there remain misconceptions regarding some of their basics. Initially, despite what once may have been the reality, prenups are not now exclusively a tool to be employed by...
Using a prenup to prepare in case of divorce
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 17, 2019 | Divorce
Some couples in Illinois may want a prenuptial agreement to protect them in case they get a divorce. This should not be a decision they procrastinate on making because preparing the prenup shortly before the marriage can make the document more vulnerable to...
How fathers can address bias in custody situations
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 12, 2019 | Child Custody
Some Illinois fathers may be concerned that they will be at a disadvantage in a divorce when it comes to child custody. In the past, in a divorce, mothers nearly always got custody. It was assumed that the father was primarily responsible for earning money and that...
Advice for women going through a divorce
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 6, 2019 | Divorce
Women in Illinois who are going through a divorce and have children are likely concerned about the impact the divorce is going to have on their children. In a recent poll, almost three in four women said that they were concerned about their children's welfare after...
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