On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Simply getting a divorce has no impact on the credit ratings of Illinois residents, but financial changes associated with splitting up a marriage can lead to lowering an individual’s credit score. This is why people who are considering a divorce should be proactive about tracking
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On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Cook County officers were finally able to track down a Chicago father who had reportedly failed to pay any child support since sometime in 2004. Records show that he is currently behind in child support payments by $79,687. This amount seems to have accrued
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 28, 2013. According to financial advisors, many individuals who get divorced fail to understand how much of a long-term impact the process can have on their financial status. Divorces may directly change the lives of many Chicago families and their assets, but they also affect
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. When a couple in the Chicago area decides to end a marriage, there are many matters that must be addressed. Often one of the biggest issues is how assets will be divided. Depending on the individual, this can be overwhelming. That sense of
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. While perhaps not the demographic that most often comes to mind when one thinks about divorce, those over the age of 50 are nonetheless seeking to end marriages at an ever increasing rate throughout the nation, including the Chicago area. Currently, 1 in
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. As anyone in the Chicago area who has gone through a divorce knows, there are many adjustments that need to be made as a result of the process. While exactly what those adjustments are varies from divorce to divorce, a common issue for many
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, March 1, 2013. Valentine’s Day usually represents love and romance. More recently, however, it may also represent the calm before the storm. The day after Valentine’s Day has become one of the busiest days for divorce attorneys and the increase in divorce filings has made February
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. There are many reasons couples throughout the Chicago area decide to end their marriages with a divorce. Commonly cited reasons include disputes over the way that money is handled, infidelity or simply growing apart. According to a recent report, the amount of alcohol
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Friday, February 15, 2013. Most are probably aware that there are consequences for not paying child support amounts ordered. Recently we wrote about several Chicago area residents who were arrested for failing to do so. A judge in another state has taken extreme measures in response
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Divorce is not easy for anyone one, but when Chicago couples have kids there’s a little more to worry about. When people are hurt and disappointed about the failure of their marriage, it can be hard for parents not to reveal some of
