Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Oct 8, 2024 | Child Support
During a divorce or after a break-up, parents have to address numerous issues related to their children. Either through cooperation or litigation, they have to find a way to share parental rights and responsibilities. Parents typically share both parenting time and...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Sep 23, 2024 | Divorce
Determining what happens to the family home is often one of the most emotional and crucial issues in a divorce. The home represents not just a significant financial asset but also a place filled with memories. In Illinois, the principle of "equitable distribution"...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Sep 23, 2024 | Divorce
“Gray divorce” is the en vogue term used to describe divorce in couples over 50, usually after a long-term marriage – a phenomenon that has become increasingly common. When you’ve been married for decades, divorce can feel like a profound loss, and it can trigger a...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Sep 1, 2024 | Child Support
Most of the time, college enrollment occurs after a young adult becomes a legal adult. Some teenagers, including gifted students and homeschooled children, may be able to start a college degree while they are still minors. They may have dual enrollment at the local...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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....
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 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...
