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Choosing a divorce attorney is a big decision. You want to find someone who is experienced, knowledgeable, and who you feel comfortable with. However, one of the most common mistakes people make when choosing a divorce attorney is choosing the one closest to their house or close to the courthouse

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process on top of it being a confusing legal process. One of the most important aspects of divorce is the division of property. In Illinois, property is divided equitably, which is not always split 50/50. The court will consider a number of factors when dividing property, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse to the marriage, and the needs of any children. As a general rule, if it was created in your marriage, it is probably marital property, no matter how you categorize it in your life.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “you can always appeal”? It is true but an option rarely taken. The process of appealing a ruling or decision is a legal right you have when you don’t agree with the outcome of a court case. But what exactly is an appeal and how does it work?

Divorce is hard. Not only is it emotionally challenging, but the legal process can be long and expensive in some cases. One way to make things a bit easier is to consider if you and your soon-to-be-ex can agree on the outcomes. If that is so, the…

To give some perspective about how fast 5:33 is for a 500, a mile is 1760 yards. Most people walk at a leisurely pace of about 3-3.5 miles an hour, and when they walk quickly, they walk about 4-5 miles an hour. In other words, if you walk at a slow pace…