Most professionals who have experience with children say kids do better physically and emotionally when both parents are in their lives. Illinois family law guidelines always speak to what is in the best interests of the child, so it's usually great for a child when...
Month: September 2020
Many variables to consider when awarding spousal support
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C. | Sep 21, 2020 | Spousal Support
There are all kinds of variables that play into who gets what in a divorce situation. Those variables also exist when it comes to spousal support payments when Illinois couples divorce. Temporary spousal support is usually ordered prior to a divorce being complete,...
Divorce gets complicated if a spouse hides assets
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C. | Sep 11, 2020 | High-Asset Divorce
If an Illinois spouse files for divorce, he or she must resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. If the couple in question has children, top priorities will no doubt include child custody issues, as well as child support. Property division is...
Things you don’t want to do during or after a divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C. | Sep 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The dissolution of a marriage is an intensely personal, private event. If you have filed a petition for divorce in an Illinois court, your circumstances are no longer 100% private, but it's only natural that you don't want everyone knowing your business. Even so, it's...
Unwed fathers have fathers’ rights, too
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C. | Sep 4, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Most fathers love their children as much as their mothers do. In those cases when fathers aren't with the children's mothers, nor have they ever been married to them, they should know that they do have a number of fathers' rights in Illinois. Unwed fathers need to...
Taxes to consider during a high asset divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister, P.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | High-Asset Divorce
There is no denying that divorce can impact one's finances, so ensuring that everything goes smoothly during property division is essential. This can be a difficult task in a high asset divorce. For example, taxes associated with certain assets such as retirement...
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