If you've never been through a divorce in Illinois, you might be a little anxious about going through the process. Filing for divorce can be challenging, but if you know what to expect, you'll be better prepared to seek legal advice and negotiate with your estranged...
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Can a lump sum payment help women struggling to get alimony?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Aug 23, 2019 | Divorce, Spousal Support
In traditional Illinois marriages, it is fairly common for women to remain at home while the man is the primary breadwinner. This is especially normalized in high-asset marriages with children, as one party often remains at home to raise the kids. When the marriage...
Are your children bewildered by your friendly divorce?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Apr 1, 2017 | Divorce
Sometimes, obvious difficulties are easier to deal with than circumstances that appear to be calm, cool and controlled--at least on the surface. This is often the case for children whose parents are going through an amicable divorce. Where are the arguments? The hurt...
Are divorces harder on women or men?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 2, 2017 | Divorce
When a marriage ends, both parties suffer in their own way. Sorting through assets, possessions and an entire life together can take a toll on your mental, physical and emotional well-being over time. As you start your life on your own, it is easy to feel bleak about...
4 ways to deal with a difficult ex-spouse
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 8, 2017 | Divorce
Marriage can be all sorts of rewarding, but divorce is often the exact opposite. While marriage comes with its own set of frustrations, divorce is a whole new ball game. This is particularly true when your ex chooses to be difficult rather than working with you on...
Prenups No Longer a Stigma
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Nov 3, 2016 | Divorce, High-Asset Divorce
Times have changed. In the old days, a prenuptial agreement seemed to be the exclusive territory of a wealthy executive who left his family to marry his young secretary, or perhaps it was when two old-money families sealed a merger through the marriage of their kids....
Addressing the marital home may be challenging during divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jun 13, 2016 | Divorce
The marital home is typically a couple's largest asset. It is for this reason that the home often becomes the main point of contention during the divorce process for people in Illinois. A couple of tips may help spouses decide the fate of the marital home when...
Equitable property division standard used in Illinois divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jun 4, 2016 | Divorce
People going through the divorce process in Illinois typically realize that all of the assets they acquired during the marriage will likely end up decreasing by half. This is because each of the spouses is to receive his or her fair share of the couple's marital...
Division of marital property may include IP assets
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jun 1, 2016 | Divorce
One of the most stressful aspects of a divorce in Illinois is determining how to divide assets. This is especially true if the two individuals cannot see eye to eye when it comes to the division of marital property. One type of asset that is often neglected is the...
Prenuptial agreement may provide protection in divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | May 14, 2016 | Divorce
As people in Illinois prepare to get married, they typically prefer not to discuss the possibility of getting divorced. This is why putting together a prenuptial agreement often gets placed on the back burner or is ignored altogether. However, prenuptial agreements...
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