Protecting Your Family And Future
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Jun 17, 2024 | Divorce
The more income people earn during marriage and the higher their standard of living is, the more complicated their personal holdings might be. Those who have enjoyed a higher standard of living during marriage may find it particularly difficult to negotiate property...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Jun 3, 2024 | Divorce
Numerous factors can make a divorce more complex than average. Some couples have complex divorces because they remained married for decades. One spouse may be financially dependent on the other, which can make the divorce proceedings more emotional and prone to...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | May 29, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce rates in the United States (and other Western nations) are going down — except among the older generations. These so-called “gray divorces” have been on the rise for several decades. While divorce rates among younger couples have stabilized or even declined,...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | May 15, 2024 | Estate Planning
When a marriage is falling apart, the first thing on your mind probably isn’t your estate plan – but it is something you’ll have to consider soon. Not only is it important to address issues of inheritance (particularly if you’re affluent and have a lot of separate...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Apr 27, 2024 | Divorce
Maybe you and your spouse amicably parted ways a while ago and just lost touch. Or, maybe your spouse is purposefully staying “under the radar” for some reason (like to avoid being served with a divorce petition). So, how do you divorce your spouse when you can’t...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Apr 18, 2024 | Family Law
If you own your own business, the best time to determine how it will be affected by the divorce process is before you get married, with a prenuptial agreement. If you’re already married when you start the business, you can achieve the same goal with a postnuptial...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Apr 14, 2024 | Family Law
Prenuptial agreements were once exclusively for the wildly affluent – but they’ve come to be embraced by couples from all kinds of backgrounds. While prenups typically cover things like the division of major assets and spousal support, unclear language and oversights...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Mar 28, 2024 | Divorce
When people marry, they usually anticipate being together for a lifelong journey, where they provide companionship and love for each other and share their goals and dreams. However, the realities of marriage can be a lot more difficult than many couples anticipate,...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Mar 20, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce isn’t just a major emotional upset – it’s also a logistical challenge, especially when it comes to the division of the marital property and debts. In particular, deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged...
On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | Mar 6, 2024 | Child Custody
Any time that there’s a conflict over child custody, the emotional stakes can be pretty high – and the legal terrain can be complex. In many instances, it is wise (or outright necessary) to involve a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a custody case. A guardian ad litem is...
