Some married couples decide to divorce after reaching a mutual agreement on the subject. They may attend couples therapy and realize they cannot work through their issues. Other times, one spouse brings up their unhappiness, and the other agrees to pursue a divorce....
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Can you date before your divorce is final?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 24, 2024 | Divorce
By the time your marriage reached its breaking point, you had mentally moved on – so it’s no surprise that you’re already wondering if you can start dating again before your divorce is final. Can you? Absolutely. Should you? Probably not. Here’s why dating during...
What makes a collaborative divorce different?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 8, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce tends to be a contentious process. People choose to divorce because of difficulty in their marriages and negative feelings for their spouses. They may have a hard time working cooperatively with their spouses throughout the process. People may end up fighting...
Child custody in Illinois: Knowledge is power
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 26, 2024 | Child Custody
In any situation where a child’s parents are no longer a couple, child custody can become a critical (and hard-fought) concern. Custody decisions not only directly impact the well-being of the children involved, but they also affect each parent’s rights and the...
What could happen to a timeshare during a divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 17, 2024 | Divorce
The more income people earn during marriage and the higher their standard of living is, the more complicated their personal holdings might be. Those who have enjoyed a higher standard of living during marriage may find it particularly difficult to negotiate property...
Why those facing complex divorces may turn to mediation
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 3, 2024 | Divorce
Numerous factors can make a divorce more complex than average. Some couples have complex divorces because they remained married for decades. One spouse may be financially dependent on the other, which can make the divorce proceedings more emotional and prone to...
Gray divorce is still rising: Here’s why
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 29, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce rates in the United States (and other Western nations) are going down — except among the older generations. These so-called “gray divorces” have been on the rise for several decades. While divorce rates among younger couples have stabilized or even declined,...
Your Illinois estate plan: Before, during and after divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 15, 2024 | Estate Planning
When a marriage is falling apart, the first thing on your mind probably isn’t your estate plan – but it is something you’ll have to consider soon. Not only is it important to address issues of inheritance (particularly if you’re affluent and have a lot of separate...
How do you divorce a spouse you can’t find?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Apr 27, 2024 | Divorce
Maybe you and your spouse amicably parted ways a while ago and just lost touch. Or, maybe your spouse is purposefully staying “under the radar” for some reason (like to avoid being served with a divorce petition). So, how do you divorce your spouse when you can’t...
Ways to protect your business from the risks of divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Apr 18, 2024 | Family Law
If you own your own business, the best time to determine how it will be affected by the divorce process is before you get married, with a prenuptial agreement. If you’re already married when you start the business, you can achieve the same goal with a postnuptial...
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