The Basics of Uncontested Divorce An uncontested divorce is one where all of the issues are settled without litigation by attorneys. It requires a couple to agree on all the important points, such as alimony, child custody, and how to divide their property. This is typically the best-case scenario because the divorce will be over quicker, and legal fees will be lower with less … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Keep Your Divorce Out Of The Courtroom
Most people want to keep their divorce out of the courtroom. They hope their spouse will agree their marriage is over and then they can discuss the parenting and finances as reasonable people who once loved each other. Few of us relish even the thought of the nastiness and expense of a litigated divorce and no wants the long, drawn out negotiations that keep you locked in a … [Read more...]
Want To Save Your Marriage? Consider A Post-Nup
If you're trying to save your marriage then a post-nup could be exactly what you need. The communication that goes into creating a post-nuptial agreement has the potential to create meaningful and lasting change to your relationship. And if that change doesn't last, then having an agreement could certainly make divorce easier. Tom Gardiner is a Chicago-based attorney and … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need To Know About Pets And Divorce
If your pet is family to you, then there are 7 things you need to know about pets and divorce. Perhaps the single most important thing to know is that while your pet is a member of your family, the law in most places of the U.S. treats your pet as property. That means that if you and your STBX can't come to an agreement on sharing your pet and a judge has to decide what … [Read more...]
How To Divide Your Household Items In Divorce
It's a universal truth about divorce - everyone has household items and everyone needs to know how to divide your household items in divorce. Most attorneys will tell you that it's never worth fighting over household items and with an eye on saving on the legal expenses, your attorney may offer very little guidance on how to actually go about this task other than to tell you … [Read more...]