On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, October 18, 2013. As difficult as custody and child support issues can be for a couple when they are getting a divorce, the subject can become even more complex if the parents were never married. This can be especially so for unwed fathers. There are many
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On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, September 20, 2013. Is there ever a good time to sell major stocks? Individuals who are in the midst of an expensive divorce may want to consider doing so as did the CEO of Best Buy who sold over $10 million of his company’s stock to pay for
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Family Law on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. A family court judge has ordered that an ex-husband mired in financial difficulties remain confined to a work-release program where he must spend his nights and weekends in jail. In order to secure his release, the man must pay a lump sum
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Thursday, September 12, 2013. An Illinois woman has found herself pitted against an unlikely foe in efforts to secure money for her and her children following a divorce. The insurance company Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has refused to comply with a request from
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Unmarried Couples on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. In a case that could happen in Chicago or anywhere with trusting friends, a couple bilked everyone around them by claiming that the wife had miscarried twins. The fact was, there would never have been a child custody battle with this alleged mother and
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, September 6, 2013. Illinois residents weighing the prospect of divorce might harbor reservations about doing so because of fears that they have about what will happen after the process is over with. This is especially true for the spouse who is considered the “out spouse,” or
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Monday, August 26, 2013. A new Illinois law aims to help the state reduce the state’s $3.1 billion of unpaid child support. Under the new law, any time a person wins at least $1,200 at a casino or racetrack, those winnings may be taken to pay
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Monday, August 12, 2013. Prenuptial agreements are an important part of the proceedings when there is a high asset divorce. Illinois residents who are preparing for marriage or divorce may be interested to know some things to look out for when preparing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, July 11, 2013. When a couple files for divorce in Illinois, a common practice that often occurs is for one spouse to sign off on a deed to a house and transfer it to the spouse still living in the home. Although this transfer of property
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, June 28, 2013. Chicago couples who are seriously considering the dissolution of their marriage may be interested to learn that, in some cases, a fair settlement may not always make everyone happy. According to one woman, she discovered that agreeing to pay her ex-husband maintenance during
