Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Oct 10, 2022 | Divorce
Spousal support payments are court-ordered payments that one spouse makes to the other to help the receiving spouse maintain his or her standard of living until the end of their marriage. In some cases, these payments may be modified or terminated at some point during...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Oct 9, 2022 | Divorce
During a divorce, the ideal scenario involves both partners coming to an agreement on how to proceed in a way that is satisfactory to both parties. But if you and your spouse can't reach a mutual agreement, it's up to the court to decide how to divide your assets and...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Sep 19, 2022 | Divorce
It’s devastating to realize that your marriage is over – but it can be equally devastating to realize that your finances have somehow gotten into a real mess over the last few years. (Indeed, your financial issues may be part of the reason for the divorce, especially...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Sep 9, 2022 | Estate Administration/Probate
When a loved one passes away there's work to be done on their behalf. Family, friends and other key stakeholders must go about dividing up all the assets and possessions that the deceased accumulated over their lifetime. That process is made exponentially easier if...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Aug 25, 2022 | Divorce
Domestic violence occurs when one partner in a relationship abuses another partner. The relationship could be between married or unmarried persons, intimate partners, parents of a child in common and children. The most common types of domestic violence acts include...
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...
