There are a variety of planning tactics that can help people make regular vacations more affordable for their families. Some people actually purchase cabins or stand-alone homes in other states. They can then travel at their own leisure to those locations for...
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3 types of therapy that can help children adjust after divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jun 4, 2025 | Divorce
For many people in struggling marriages, dedication to their children may be the only thing keeping them together. Parents are often aware that divorce can be traumatic for children. They may make every conceivable effort to work things out and keep the family...
Who keeps the family dog after divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 22, 2025 | Divorce
People preparing for divorce have a lot of challenging issues to address. For example, they need to discuss how to separate their finances. Some couples have children and have to work out custody arrangements. Many families have companion animals or pets who enrich...
Who gets the artwork in an Illinois divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 6, 2025 | Divorce
Dividing artwork in an Illinois divorce requires a careful blend of legal analysis, financial valuation and emotional sensitivity. Art collections are often deeply personal and financially significant. Whether a couple’s pieces were acquired during the marriage or...
Divorce registries can help people focus on their valuable assets
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Apr 21, 2025 | Divorce
When couples need to divide high-value and complex assets in divorce, it can consume a good deal of time. Fair market valuations and appraisals may be needed to ensure that whichever spouse gets an expensive item gives their soon-to-be ex something of equivalent value...
3 ways to protect your business from a divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Apr 10, 2025 | Divorce
People preparing for divorce often need to take steps to protect their most valuable assets. If a married individual considering divorce currently runs a business or professional practice, protecting their company may be one of their top priorities. There are a...
Why children’s belongings shouldn’t be part of property division
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Apr 8, 2025 | Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce can become a contentious exercise. Sometimes, couples spend more time fighting over who gets a particular painting, piece of furniture or fitness equipment or even a vacation souvenir than their retirement or investment accounts. That’s...
Who gets to keep family heirlooms post-divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Mar 25, 2025 | Divorce
Dividing property during a divorce is rarely easy, especially when sentimental or valuable items like family heirlooms are involved. In Illinois, family law courts follow the principle of equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly—but not...
3 surprises spouses don’t anticipate in a gray divorce scenario
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Mar 3, 2025 | Divorce
Regardless of the age of the couple, divorce law is the same from one situation to the next. The same property division and financial support rules apply regardless of marital circumstances. However, there is a degree of discretion involved when applying state...
Divorce: When sentimental assets are used to manipulate
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Feb 21, 2025 | Divorce
In high-asset divorce scenarios that are not truly amicable, safeguarding one’s share of marital financial wealth is not the only concern that spouses need to keep in mind. Property that represents deep personal significance, such as family heirlooms, artwork or even...
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