My firm specializes in divorce and family law. I believe that preparation is essential especially when it comes to property division. If you are contemplating divorce, what should you do to prepare? 1. If you have children, think about the best parenting schedule or...
Month: March 2015
Why you should not delay discussing your prenuptial agreement
More couples are signing prenuptial agreements than in the past. Prenuptial agreements can be beneficial for both parties by protecting your best interests and making negotiations easier in the event you get divorced. As prenups become more popular, it is important...
Individuals going through a same-sex divorce often have unique concerns
After years of legal struggles, in November of 2013, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law making gay marriage legal in the state. The law went into effect in June of that year, affording same-sex couples in the Chicagoland area the legal right to marry. Additionally,...
Why routines are so important for children of divorce
Every parent worries and ultimately wants what's best for his or her child. For parents who choose to divorce, concerns related to a child's emotional, mental and even physical wellbeing are often magnified. For parents who are separated, going through a divorce or...
Do you need a social media clause in your divorce decree?
In a previous blog post we discussed the prominent role social media websites like Facebook play in both contributing to divorce and in the discovery of evidence during a divorce. Even after a divorce is finalized, issues related to social media accounts may continue...