If a business owner files for divorce in Illinois, they might be surprised to learn that their spouse is entitled to a share of the business assets even if they weren't part of the daily operations. The situation becomes even more complicated if the spouses are...
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What can you do when your former spouse owes you child support?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Dec 10, 2020 | Divorce
During your divorce, your former spouse might have bristled at the prospect of paying child support. Yet, once your divorce finalized, you likely assumed that they would be responsible and meet their monthly obligation. Extricating it from them, though, may feel like...
5 tips for handling social media during divorce
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Oct 29, 2020 | Divorce
When you are facing a divorce, you often struggle with a wide array of emotions. One day you are relieved. The next you are sad. And sometimes, you’re angry, worried and frustrated. You may want to use social media to vent once in a while. However, that’s...
What challenges come with a high-asset divorce?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Oct 23, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is complicated, especially if you and your spouse have significant assets. You may own a home, a vacation property, vehicles, multiple investment accounts, company stock options, high-value collectibles and more. You or your spouse may be a realtor or...
How can domestic violence allegations affect divorce?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce can be a stressful, emotional event. And certain factors make it even more challenging. Such can be the case if you are divorcing someone with a violent or abusive past.Under these circumstances, it can be helpful to know how these allegations can affect the...
Three ways your attitude could make your divorce more expensive
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Divorce
Most people who get married never expect to face divorce. The time surrounding your divorce can be very emotional if you never anticipated your marriage ending this way. This is perfectly understandable.However, it can be problematic if your emotions negatively affect...
How do spouses hide assets in divorce?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 20, 2020 | Divorce
During divorce, all of a couple’s assets and debts must be fairly divided. Unfortunately, some spouses decide that they want to prevent certain assets from being fairly divided. They may try to accomplish this by hiding certain assets.Hiding assets is dishonest...
How might an order of protection help?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jul 13, 2020 | Divorce
Many people do not realize that abuse is not limited to physical violence. Abuse can also include threats of physical violence, preventing someone from leaving, stalking someone, harassing someone, denying a disabled person the care they need, preventing a parent from...
What options does a non-working spouse have during a divorce?
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce
It is still a common practice for high-asset families to sometimes have one spouse stay home or only work part-time as a way to provide domestic services for the household. Although commonly associated with the work of child care and child-rearing, a stay-at-home...
Some things to keep in mind that may make divorce more tolerable
On behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Divorce
All married couples believe in happily ever after. Sometimes, the burdens of life can get in the way and some Illinois couples find themselves on the other side of the fence and talking about divorce. It's never a piece of cake when a marriage comes to an end, but...
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