On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is a time of rebirth for individuals, and part of this is handling the losses that come with major growth like this. It surprises some people to know that they are going to feel a sense of loss when their marriage ends. Even if you're the one who ended the...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 25, 2020 | Family Law
When people in Illinois decide to divorce, it can lead to significant financial changes, especially when both spouses are wealthy or own valuable assets. Two divorces among art collectors, with each couple holding hundreds of millions of dollars in valuable artworks,...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 21, 2020 | Divorce
After 20 years of marriage, individuals may start to reconsider whether they want to remain with their partners. At this point, they may begin to realize that they are emotionally disconnected from their spouses. Research has shown that the divorce rate for...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 13, 2020 | Divorce
Though divorce is often portrayed as an older woman being left by her husband for a younger woman, in over 70% of cases, it is the woman initiating the divorce. Women in Illinois have many reasons for bringing an end to a marriage, but their reasons usually fall into...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 7, 2020 | Child Custody
Infidelity is a common reason for one spouse to file for divorce in Illinois. Finding out that your husband has been seeing someone else can feel like a betrayal that you simply cannot overcome. Divorcing over infidelity can often lead to some of the most intense...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 6, 2020 | Divorce
As Illinois residents near retirement, they might be concerned with how to pay bills during this period of their lives. For divorced residents, this might be an even more pressing concern. Figuring out what their social security benefit amount will be is important in...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 4, 2020 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce in Illinois can be painful, no matter if the couple spent just a few years or decades together. While dealing with the emotional pain associated with divorce, parents also need to make good decisions for their children and help them cope with...