On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. After being separated for approximately 35 years, a mother and son will be reunited thanks, in part, to the kindness of a stranger. The separation began when the child’s father, who was estranged from the mother, picked the child up at his
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On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Monday, November 18, 2013. Residents of Illinois who are divorced often have questions as to the effect that the dissolution of their marriage will have on their right to receive Social Security benefits. In actuality, a person who has gone through a divorce may be able to collect
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Illinois residents with significant wealth or real estate that they wish to protect may ask their betrothed to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage. A prenuptial agreement can ensure that in the case of a divorce, assets enumerated in the agreement remain in the
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, November 8, 2013. Chicago-area fans may wish newly engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West well on their marriage. At the same time, they may wish the couple to have a prenuptial agreement to protect their interests, especially when it comes to Kardashian’s track record: Her last
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Divorce proceedings can be complicated and divisive, particularly when it comes to custodial and financial issues. While some separating couples are able to agree on most matters, not every divorce proceeds this smoothly. Experts are therefore often used to help resolve certain conflicts. These professionals
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Illinois residents thinking about a divorce should consider asking themselves a few questions ending their marriage. Advance planning can cut down on the mistakes people getting divorced make. For openers, a person should meet with a financial planner to understand their financial picture
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
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Monday, October 14, 2013. Divorce can take huge emotional toll on an individual, but it does not have to be a financial burden. Individuals who are in a marriage that isn’t working out might want to take a few simple steps to protect themselves financially. First, individuals
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Illinois residents going through a divorce know that there is often bitterness between the parties when a marriage is breaking up. This can be especially true if the decision to file for the divorce is the result of the infidelity of one of the spouses.
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, October 4, 2013. A relatively new financial planning tool known as a reverse mortgage has recently increased in popularity in Illinois and elsewhere. This type of loan may benefit an older homeowner that is going through a divorce. A reverse mortgage allows individuals who are 62 or
