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Lowering Your Divorce Costs
A divorce is a monumental life-changing event that is going to impact many different aspects of your life, particularly your finances. Divorces rarely come cheap, and people going through it often fail to anticipate the total cost. The entire process is generally stressful, emotional, and somewhat painful. A divorce lawyer in Chicago, Illinois, can help you work out some ways to lower your divorce costs. The Importance of Lowering Your Divorce Costs in Chicago It may be safe to say that if you are about to go through with a divorce, you will want to do so without going broke
The Significance of Fathers’ Rights
Fathers are often seen as secondary to mothers in regard to raising a child. This is often untrue, as everybody’s parenting skills are different. Still, mothers are often viewed as caregivers, and fathers are often seen to be along for the ride. In a custody battle, the court may feel inclined to side with the mother, but the significance of a father’s rights cannot be overstated. And the significance of a Chicago, IL, father’s rights lawyer can not be understated. Fathers’ Rights in Illinois In the state of Illinois, parental rights are supposed to be totally equal. Mothers and fathers
The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce
When you and your spouse realize that your marriage is having problems, you may not want to rush to initiate divorce proceedings. There are other options you can use to try and work on your marriage on your own terms. One of these options is legal separation, which allows you and your spouse to live separate lives while still being married on paper. There are similarities between legal separation and divorce, and an Illinois divorce lawyer can help you understand them. What Is Legal Separation? A legal separation is an agreement approved by the court in which a married couple
How Do You Know if You Can’t Negotiate Your Divorce?
Divorce negotiations are often preferred by couples as a faster and less costly divorce process. Many divorces are handled through mediation, collaborative divorce, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which can mitigate the stress of the process. Unfortunately, ADR is not right for everyone. It is important to understand when your divorce may need to be litigated. A Chicago divorce attorney can help you navigate this process. Bringing your divorce to court may be necessary to protect your own peace and rights or simply to reach a necessary resolution. Every divorce is unique, and an attorney can review
What Can a No-Contest Clause Do in Your Will?
Will contests can be filed by heirs and beneficiaries who are well-meaning or by individuals who are upset with their inheritance. When you write your will, you take time to consider who you want to inherit from your estate and why. A will contest, if successful, can void the effort you put into making your will. A Chicago estate planning attorney can help you determine options for preventing will contests, including a no-contest clause. Understanding a No-Contest Clause in Chicago A no-contest clause is a provision that you can include in your will in Illinois. Despite the name, the clause
Options for 50-50 Custody in Chicago
Families often favor joint custody arrangements because they maximize how much time each parent gets to spend with their children after separation. These custody arrangements can be beneficial, but they are also complicated and require a lot of work from both parents. A Chicago, IL, child custody attorney can help you determine if a 50-50 custody arrangement is right for your family and your options for scheduling custody. Illinois does not have any legal presumptions regarding joint custody for parents but does tend to prefer them informally. Courts often look to maximize the amount of time children spend with each



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