Divorce can be stressful, lengthy and expensive. Couples often find themselves disagreeing about seemingly minor details and may need the courts to resolve their conflicts. Property division issues, in particular, can lead to protracted litigation as spouses fight...
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What is digital abuse between spouses?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Feb 1, 2024 | Divorce
These days, more and more ordinary items have some kind of digital connectivity. Nobody thinks twice about having a digital home assistant like Alexa or Amazon Echo – nor do they think much about having digital thermostats, digital health monitors, digital doors and...
The tricky economics of high-asset divorces
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jan 12, 2024 | Divorce
Inflation has been bouncing up and down, cryptocurrency values have fallen dramatically, real estate holdings may have skyrocketed in value – or be sitting half-empty because there aren’t enough commercial tenants around. The stock market, too, has been capricious in...
Valuing a medical practice in a divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Jan 3, 2024 | Divorce
The emotional bonds of your marriage may have already broken – but your financial bonds with your spouse still have to be addressed before you can finally move on. For many couples, that’s no more complicated than selling the house, splitting up the cars and dividing...
5 key things to remember when divorcing a narcissist
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Dec 22, 2023 | Divorce
Deep down, narcissists are very insecure. Unfortunately for everyone around them, narcissists tend to cover for their insecurities by projecting all their anger outward, holding grudges, being demanding and trying to obsessively control other people. They also have a...
Why do women call it quits on marriage more often than men?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Dec 4, 2023 | Divorce
Marital problems often develop slowly over time – but when a couple’s growing dissatisfaction with their relationship comes to a breaking point in a heterosexual marriage, it’s the wife who usually decides to file for divorce. While individual experiences may vary, it...
How Property Is Divided During Divorce In Illinois
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Oct 19, 2023 | Divorce
Divorce can be an immensely challenging process, and one of the most complex issues you may have to face is the process of dividing up your marital property with your spouse. Because there’s a lot of confusion surrounding how the process actually works, couples often...
4 money issues you can’t afford to overlook in divorce
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Oct 10, 2023 | Divorce
In any divorce, there are a lot of financial issues that have to be addressed – but most couples aren’t thinking much past the division of marital assets, the allocation of debts and issues of support. What’s left? Plenty. Your marriage reshaped your entire financial...
How do you calculate the value of a business in a divorce?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Sep 28, 2023 | Divorce
When a divorce involves the division of a family-owned or closely-held business, determining the business's value becomes a critical issue. Whether you and your spouse shared your business duties equally or one of you took a lead role while the other was more of an...
How does a gray divorce affect retirement planning?
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 14, 2023 | Divorce
When you are facing divorce and nearing retirement age, you may have concerns about how your separation can impact your plans for the future. As an individual going through a gray divorce, there are factors you must consider and prepare for as you begin the process. A...
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