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 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 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 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
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The divorce rate has remained steady in the U.S. However, one month tends to see more divorce filings than any other month out of the year: January. January has been referred to as “divorce month” due to the number of divorce filings that occur every
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. It is not unusual for people to feel strongly about the money they make, especially when they are in the middle of a divorce. For example, a Chicago husband may feel that he works hard, and that his wife is not entitled to
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Divorce is difficult for any Chicago family, but when the holidays come around it can be especially challenging. No matter what the circumstances were leading to the couple’s breakup it’s important to try and come together long enough to figure out how to
