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When schools use DCFS as an intimidation tactic
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 23, 2024 | Family Law
Parents and teachers are, ideally, in a partnership that is focused on supporting the well-being and growth of the children in their care. Unfortunately, there are instances where this relationship becomes strained. A child with emotional or developmental issues (or...
How are overseas assets managed during divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 14, 2024 | Divorce
Some couples have far more assets than others to divide when they divorce. Those with business assets, retirement savings and real property holdings may find it quite difficult to negotiate a property division settlement. Both spouses may want to retain the same...
Can a responding spouse prevent a divorce by refusing to answer?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 3, 2024 | Divorce
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....
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,...
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