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 before property division is started. For example, one spouse may desperately want the house, but if they don’t have the resources to support it following the divorce, there is no reason to fightContinue reading
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Marital infidelity and divorce
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. Whether this behavior will be taken into account during divorce proceedings depends upon the laws of the state in which the divorce is filed. States with no-fault divorce laws generally do not considerContinue reading
Mediation in Illinois useful in post-divorce scenarios
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Even when an initial legal split between a couple with children is amicable, unforeseen issues can arise months or years later that can complicate relations between ex-spouses and bring negative emotions to the forefront. One way to ease tensions from the outset is to use a neutral third party or mediator when going through the divorce process in Illinois. Emotional issues often come to the forefront during and after divorce. Instead of resorting to litigation to solve aContinue reading
Methods to improve communication with your ex
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Illinois couples who have gotten a divorce might be wondering why they still have to communicate with their ex. However, if they have children involved, then they might have to suffer through some sort of communication with their exes regardless of their emotions. According to Huffington Post, there are various ways that people can improve their communication with their exes after divorce. The first strategy that they can use is to simply regard their exes as strangers.Continue reading
Dividing your assets at divorce with prenuptial agreements
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 or attempting to negotiate property division at the dissolution of a marriage. A prenuptial agreement that is very old and without any postnuptial modifications or clarifications is liable to be challenged by theContinue reading
Fox legal analyst gives advice on prenuptial agreements
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Friday, July 26, 2013. As of 2011, Chicago’s divorce rate stood at 7.4 percent for men and 10.2 percent for women. As a result, some residents interested in getting married in the near future — or perhaps those who have been married and are now considering divorce — may be interested in learning more about prenuptial agreements and how they influence family law matters in Illinois. A recent segment on “Fox & Friends” may provide them with valuable insight. While discussing theContinue reading
Getting divorce in Illinois? How to protect assets
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Whether an Illinois individual has a wealthy spouse or not, it is important to prepare for intense legal battles with a possible spouse-turned-asset-bully. Many high-powered personality types don’t care about the money. They want to win – at all costs. It’s a game to them, and they enjoy playing the game, says a partner with a Los Angeles law firm. That’s why it may be time to make financial preparations when an individual knows that a divorce isContinue reading
Ways to simplify a divorce proceeding
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Monday, June 3, 2013. Divorce can be a complicated process. Some Illinois residents may be interested to learn of a few ways that spouses contemplating divorce may be able to help make the process simpler. The first step is to set anger or hard feelings aside during the divorce proceedings. These cases tend to be emotional, but using anger or other negative emotions when negotiating may only make the process more stressful. When a dispute arises, some experts recommend reviewing the reasonContinue reading