For the fourth year, Monika M. Blacha of in Naperville, Illinois, has earned a spot on the state's Super Lawyers list. She has now made the list in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.Super Lawyers only selects 5% of attorneys in Illinois for the...
Month: January 2020
The steps to take to file for a divorce in Will County, Illinois
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 29, 2020 | Divorce
One of the reasons that there is so much misinformation floating around about divorce is that the exact process and rules governing divorce are different in every state and can even vary from county to county within individual states.While certain factors are somewhat...
Retirement accounts important during divorce
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 22, 2020 | Divorce
A growing number of people in Illinois and across the country are choosing to divorce later in life, which may require additional thinking about retirement planning. Retirement funds are often some of the largest assets held by a couple during a divorce with many...
Postnuptial agreements may help couples reset their finances
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 16, 2020 | Divorce
Some married couples in Illinois have used a postnuptial agreement as a way to reset their finances and protect their assets in case of a divorce. This document is similar to a prenuptial agreement. The main difference between the two documents is that a postnuptial...
Postnuptial agreements may be a smart financial choice
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 15, 2020 | Divorce
In the past, many people in Illinois considered prenuptial agreements to be limited to those with generational family wealth or major celebrities. However, a growing number of people have chosen to negotiate a prenup before they marry, especially as more people choose...
Tips for handling contentious child custody situations
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 12, 2020 | Child Custody
Child custody cases are often contentious because both parents want to have their own way. This can make it challenging to come up with mutually agreeable terms for the parenting plan. When parents are going through a challenging divorce, they need to make sure that...
Last year’s calendar might help in divorce court
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 7, 2020 | Child Custody
As January begins, many people in Illinois throw away their old calendars without a second thought. If a person is involved in a child custody case, however, last year's calendar can be a key piece of evidence that shouldn't be discarded. Calendars contain evidence of...
Why January experiences an increase in divorce filings
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 2, 2020 | Divorce
Couples in Illinois and other states are more likely to file for divorce in the month of January. In fact, those in legal circles have started calling January "Divorce Month." Not only do statistics reveal that divorce filings go up in the month of January, but even...
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