Illinois Legal Issues Blog
Expenses and equitable division in high asset divorces
Divorces that involve more than a million dollars in assets are often referred to as high asset or high net worth divorces. Dismantling a high asset marriage is like dismantling a Fortune 500 company: It tends to be complex and expensive and can take a long time....
3 risks of signing a blanket medical authorization after a crash
When car accidents happen, they often leave drivers, passengers, pedestrians or others with serious and life-altering injuries. In fact, in 2019 alone, there were nearly 2 million injury-causing crashes on U.S. roadways. This number was the second-highest of the...
Tips for protecting your 401(k) in a divorce
When you navigate an Illinois divorce later in life, you may have different goals than you would if you split at a younger age. You may not have to work through child custody or child support issues. However, you may need to take extra time to consider your...
5 mistakes to avoid during your divorce
Divorce can be painful and confusing, and with emotions running high, it is easy to slip up. While understandable, a misstep on your part could have big implications for the outcome of your divorce. As you navigate this difficult process, here are five mistakes that...
3 things that you should know about marital property in Illinois
Getting a divorce does not necessarily require married couples to divide everything that they own right down the middle. The only property that couples need to divide when they get a divorce in Illinois is marital property. Property that people own separately...
Can you force your neighbor to trim that overgrown tree?
Even though you love your house all year long, it is at its most beautiful during the summer. When leaves grow on bushes and trees, your manicured property is one of the best in town. Regrettably, you cannot say the same thing about your neighbor's yard. An overgrown...
How parental alienation syndrome impacts visitation and custody
Parental alienation syndrome is a psychological condition that could occur if your former spouse attempts to turn your child against you. Illinois family law courts are gradually recognizing how detrimental this is to children. If you prove that parental alienation is...
Illinois’ work zones see between 4,500 and 5,500 crashes annually
Work zones are a necessary part of life in Illinois, but for many motorists, these areas prove difficult to navigate. The state’s work zones are a common site for car wrecks, with thousands of crashes, many of which involve at least one injury or fatality, taking...
3 guidelines for a productive high-asset divorce
If you have plans to file for divorce, you want to make sure you maintain your quality of life after reaching a settlement. You may also have concerns about how the process will impact your worth. When your divorce involves closely held business assets, real estate...