A divorce is a legal dissolution of marriage. An uncontested divorce is the most preferred option. The petitioner and the spouse agree not to contest the terms of the divorce. An uncontested divorce saves a lot of time and effort for both parties. A good divorce attorney can help in settling such divorce petitions quickly –
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Illinois couples know that putting a monetary value on all of their possessions can be difficult. When done during a divorce, this task is almost impossible. Some assets, however, can be more problematic than others due to their nature. In order to split a married couple’s assets during a divorce, everything that is marital property
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Some Illinois residents who were following a divorce settlement case in New Jersey may be interested to learn that the father’s appeal has been declined by the appellate court. This decision affirms that of the original trial court, which ruled that the father
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Monday, March 17, 2014. Chicago residents may be familiar with Peter Orszag, the Citigroup executive who attracted media attention some years ago after his affair with a Greek shipping heiress was revealed. Orszag is presently involved in a child support dispute with his former wife whom he divorced
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Going through the process of getting a divorce can involve many difficulties and life changes. Now, Illinois residents looking to get a divorce may have one less barrier standing in their way. Before the Affordable Care Act became effective on Jan. 1, obtaining
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, March 7, 2014. Illinois couples who have decided to call it quits may anticipate a battle ahead regarding their marital home and retirement accounts. However, they may not be prepared to fight over their dog or cat. According to a recent survey by the American Academy
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Illinois is a state with several prestigious universities. As such, parents who are planning to divorce may wonder how the proceedings can affect their children’s future college educations, especially where the children too young to be making college plans. There are a few
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Custody on Friday, February 28, 2014. Many Illinois residents are taking note of a major shift in child custody laws that has led to an increase in the number of children living primarily with their fathers. Over the past 50 years, there has been a tremendous increase in the number
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Chicago parents who must pay court-ordered child support may now have an easier way to get the payments in on time. Child support is not like other bills, and failure to pay can have serious legal implications and negatively affect the child’s
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Monday, February 24, 2014. A person going through a divorce who plans on moving from the Chicago area afterward may run into complications when minor children are involved. Child support payments must be made regardless of the location of the parents or child. A divorced father
