When you get a divorce, one of the questions you may have is if you will have to pay spousal maintenance, or alimony, to your ex. Unlike child support, spousal support is not an automatic obligation. The decision to mandate this payment depends on numerous factors.In...
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Getting down to business with equitable property division
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog
These days, it is not unusual for both parties in a marriage to hold down jobs, sometimes quite lucrative jobs. You may be a bookkeeper or physician’s assistant with a slightly better than average income, but your spouse may be a well-paid business consultant or...
Custody factors that courts consider
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog
Parents who desire to be involved in their children's lives after divorce should pay close attention to the custody process. If the court is creating the custody agreement, it may limit or increase the time each parent has according to its perspective.In making this...
Do not overlook health insurance coverage during divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to divorce in Morton, you may focus so much on preserving your finances that you overlook one of the most important assets you have: your health.Your health insurance benefits might not seem like a big deal now. If you ignore them until after your...
4 tips to help you through an Illinois “gray divorce”
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog
Divorce rates in general have not continued to rise, except with one demographic. A Bowling Green State University study revealed that the divorce rate for senior couples doubled between 1990 and 2010. So-called "gray divorce" is no longer an anomaly.Dissolving a...
5 mistakes to avoid in your high-net-worth divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Nov 27, 2017 | Blog
Divorce is a sad, grueling, mind-numbing process for everyone. For those who fall into the high-net-worth category, it can seem interminable and complex to the point of exhaustion. However, an experienced divorce attorney will help you navigate the rough waters.Here...
Complex divorce matters may include hidden assets
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Oct 30, 2017 | Blog
When a couple with high net worth decides to divorce, determining an equitable division of assets can be a careful procedure.It is not uncommon for one spouse or the other to attempt to conceal certain assets until the divorce is final. If you suspect your soon-to-be...
Time allocation looms large in the new child support law
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 30, 2017 | Blog
Within the legislation's effort to modernize the child support agreement that accompanies a divorce decree, some people wonder if there is a downside concerning time allocation. This concern is mostly directed toward shared parenting time, the parents’ net income...
What you can expect from an adoption home study evaluation
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 2, 2017 | Blog
If you are preparing to adopt a child in the state of Illinois, the first order of business will be to undergo the home study evaluation. After its completion, you will legally become temporary custodians of the child until the court enters the final judgment of...
Understanding the types of child custody in Illinois
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Aug 3, 2017 | Blog
When you separate from a previous partner, nothing is more important than establishing the wellbeing of your child. Sometimes individuals can work out child custody among themselves. However, in cases where the separation is not amicable, this may not be a simple...
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