Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 12, 2020 | Child Custody
Child custody cases are often contentious because both parents want to have their own way. This can make it challenging to come up with mutually agreeable terms for the parenting plan. When parents are going through a challenging divorce, they need to make sure that...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 7, 2020 | Child Custody
As January begins, many people in Illinois throw away their old calendars without a second thought. If a person is involved in a child custody case, however, last year's calendar can be a key piece of evidence that shouldn't be discarded. Calendars contain evidence of...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jan 2, 2020 | Divorce
Couples in Illinois and other states are more likely to file for divorce in the month of January. In fact, those in legal circles have started calling January "Divorce Month." Not only do statistics reveal that divorce filings go up in the month of January, but even...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 23, 2019 | Alimony
If you have recently gone through a divorce in Illinois or you are contemplating filing for a divorce, you must understand your rights when it comes to spousal maintenance. Maintenance, which was once called alimony, can determine the lifestyle that you will likely be...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce
Although prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in Illinois and throughout the country, there remain misconceptions regarding some of their basics. Initially, despite what once may have been the reality, prenups are not now exclusively a tool to be employed by...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 17, 2019 | Divorce
Some couples in Illinois may want a prenuptial agreement to protect them in case they get a divorce. This should not be a decision they procrastinate on making because preparing the prenup shortly before the marriage can make the document more vulnerable to...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 12, 2019 | Child Custody
Some Illinois fathers may be concerned that they will be at a disadvantage in a divorce when it comes to child custody. In the past, in a divorce, mothers nearly always got custody. It was assumed that the father was primarily responsible for earning money and that...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Dec 6, 2019 | Divorce
Women in Illinois who are going through a divorce and have children are likely concerned about the impact the divorce is going to have on their children. In a recent poll, almost three in four women said that they were concerned about their children's welfare after...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Nov 27, 2019 | Divorce
You and your spouse may not see eye-to-eye about what is best for your child after a divorce. The more disparate your personal backgrounds and beliefs, the harder it may be to find a middle ground when you no longer have the bond of marriage holding you...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Nov 25, 2019 | Divorce
Prenuptial agreements can be ideal for almost anyone who is strongly considering getting married. It can spell out the terms of an eventual divorce, and it may allow a person to keep a business or other valuable assets that they are bringing into the marriage. It can...
