When going through a divorce in Illinois, understanding your financial rights is crucial. This means knowing what assets you’re potentially entitled to and ensuring everything is on the table during negotiations. Hiding assets during a marriage or divorce is known as financial infidelity. Separate vs. Marital Property: What’s Yours? Illinois law divides your belongings into […]
It might be tempting to hide assets or debts during a divorce, hoping for a bigger piece of the pie. But let’s be clear: honesty is not just the ethical thing to do; it’s the smartest strategy for your future. Not telling your lawyer the truth can have devastating consequences. Telling Your Lawyer the Truth […]
Even in the most amicable situations, it’s important to understand why lawyers cannot ethically represent both people in a divorce. Here is how the ethical rules prevent divorcing spouses from sharing a lawyer The Ethics Rules Prevent Both People from Sharing a Lawyer Confidentiality Rules: Attorneys have a duty to keep client information strictly confidential. […]
Getting divorced is stressful, and drawn-out legal battles make it worse. But with careful planning and cooperation, you might be able to finalize your divorce much faster than you expected. Sometimes, I can even help you get divorced in 30 days or less. Here’s how: The Steps to Getting Divorced in 30 days Agree on […]
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) assists two (or more) parties to reach a mutually-acceptable agreement without going to trial. The mediator does not make any decisions on behalf of the parties; instead, they help guide the parties in finding a solution that works best for […]
Maintenance, also called alimony, involves one spouse potentially paying the other for financial support after divorce. I am asked a lot about whether it has to be paid, when its paid and for how long. So here is a breakdown about maintenance in the State of Illinois. What is Maintenance in Illinois? Simply put, maintenance, […]
During an Illinois divorce, one of the key things is how to divide your marital property. This can be confusing, so here’s a basic breakdown. This post is not legal advice — if you need legal advice, you should hire a lawyer. What is Marital Property? Basically, any asset acquired during your marriage is […]
Think handling a straightforward divorce on your own is a smart way to save money? Think again! Even seemingly simple divorces often have hidden complexities. Here’s why it is a wise to hire a lawyer for your divorce: Legal Knowledge Matters: Divorce laws are nuanced. What looks like a simple agreement on paper can backfire […]
Why “Simple” Divorces Aren’t So Simple (And Why You Need A Lawyer) You’ve heard it before: a “simple” divorce. It sounds so easy, right? Unfortunately, the world of law doesn’t usually work that way. If it did, why would lawyers have reputations for finding loopholes?? Think Lawyers Have It Easy? Think Again Lawyers […]
You might think the term “divorce without assets” means you own absolutely nothing. That’s not always true. In legal terms, assets include everything from your bank account and car to your clothes and furniture. Even if you don’t feel wealthy or have a big bank account, you still own things that have to be sorted […]
