Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 16, 2022 | Divorce
Many households today are comprised of multiple generations. It's common for seniors to be taking care of their adult children and their grandchildren or their grandchildren alone. In fact, there are over 100,000 grandparents in Illinois taking care of their...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 15, 2022 | Child Custody
Intense emotions, physical aggression or lack of proper communication may spark serious conflicts between parents. If an amicable solution is not found, it may result in a high-conflict custody case. It isn't pleasant because neither the parents nor the children...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 10, 2022 | Divorce
A high-asset divorce is also known as high net worth divorce. It typically involves high-value assets such as real estate partnerships and stock options. A high-asset divorce is more about your assets' variety and complexity than your overall value. The following...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 5, 2022 | Estate Planning
People with serious health issues or developmental differences may require support in ways that others do not. Whether someone has a congenital condition or acquired health concerns because of illness or an injury, they may require practical support from family...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
A special needs trust is an important trust to put into place if you’re caring for a child with special needs. In your estate plan, you can establish a special needs trust that will help provide them with money and assets while protecting their right to the benefits...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 6, 2022 | Divorce
Many working people are employed in a traditional employer/employee relationship and are issued W2's at the end of the year. However, others work in some form of self-employment, either as their only earned income or to supplement their income from a traditional job....
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 29, 2022 | Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally draining and financially taxing situation. Even seemingly simple marriage dissolutions can end up being drawn-out legal battles. When the spouses are older or have been married for many years, their legal separation is commonly referred...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 20, 2022 | Divorce
Unfortunately, children are sometimes used as pawns if their parents' relationship has ended on bad terms. It's not uncommon for parents to stall on agreeing to a parenting plan because they're unhappy with their romantic relationship's demise. Situations like these...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 15, 2022 | Divorce
A divorce is often a devastating event in someone's life, where relationships end on a bitter note. This scenario is especially true when there are accusations of abuse and one of the spouses receives a restraining order against the other. Illinois allows for a...
On Behalf of | May 4, 2022 | Divorce
When going through a divorce, a common complication is how to split the marital property. Couples may argue about properties, gifts received, and even the family pet. Some assets, particularly those of higher value, create serious conflict in a divorce settlement....
