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309-455-8833The stakes are high during divorce, and even seemingly small decisions can significantly influence the outcome. During a high asset divorce, a couple must seriously consider the implications of dividing certain marital property. MacKenzie Bezos apparently made a few key decisions that ensured her continued financial stability after her divorce…
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Parents just want what is best for their kids, and that does not stop because of divorce. In fact, you might be even more focused on your child's best interests now. But what exactly are Illinois courts talking about when they say "best interests of the child?" While this can…
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Ending a marriage brings changes in the lives of both parties. However, a survey of women in various stages of divorce revealed unexpected consequences as they faced the future.Many of the survey participants cited "financial surprises" in a post-divorce world. The 2018 surveyIn 2018, the online marketplace Worthy launched a…
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Life as a parent is rarely easy, and things like divorce, new jobs and moving can make things infinitely more complicated. Fathers who accept new positions or jobs that take them several hours away, or even across state lines, may wrestle with how to balance their parenting responsibilities over bigger…
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Divorce is not just for younger couples, and just because a marriage has lasted decades does not mean that it is invincible. Anyone of any age in Illinois may find him- or herself ready to end an unhappy marriage. But men and women who are 50 years of age or…
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Divorce is an emotionally taxing event, and the difficulty is only further compounded when your private business becomes public knowledge. Although you can't keep…
If you are seeking alimony (called "maintenance" in Illinois), the information you provide to your lawyer, especially what can be substantiated with documentation, is…
The dissolution of a marriage necessitates the division of the marital estate (all assets accumulated during the marriage), which is often a significant source…
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