The reasons for a divorce can vary, but in some cases, addiction plays a role in the deterioration of a marriage. If one partner is addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or pornography, it can tear a family apart. Regardless of the vice, it can change someone’s personality and his or her ability to take care …
We are now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunes are falling for most, stable for many but rising for some. None of these events effect your child support, however, unless and until you go to court. If you are paying child support and/or maintenance and lost your job . . . that constitutes …
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Many people work for a long time in order to save for retirement. Others may have a pension, or they may have invested in mutual funds or IRAs so they can live comfortably after they are done working. If a married couple decides to part ways, they may wonder what will happen to their assets …
How Are Retirement Plans Divided in An Illinois Divorce? Read More »
People live longer these days, and as their children grow up and leave home, the bond that holds a marriage together can dissipate. Divorce at any age can be nerve-wracking, but for those couples who are over 40, it can be intimidating. For some people, the thought of being alone after a long marriage is …
Divorce is stressful — there is no doubt about that. There are so many things that you and your soon-to-be-ex have to decide on. How will your assets be split? Are you going to keep the house? How will you share your parenting time? Will one of you receive spousal support? The list is extensive, …
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The financial aspects of a divorce can be an intimidating experience for anyone but when your business is part of the marital estate . . . the stakes are higher. Illinois is an “equitable distribution” state, and the law requires the Court to divide the assets and debts in “just proportions”. In other words marital …
How Can I Protect My Family Business in An Illinois Divorce? Read More »
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life. However, in some cases, the identity of a child’s father may be questioned or contested. This may occur in situations where a couple is not married or if the mother has committed adultery. In Illinois, if a child’s mother is married …
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The end of a marriage can be difficult, regardless of the reasons why a couple’s relationship broke down. Even an amicable divorce may have its challenges, since many legal issues will typically need to be resolved, including the division of assets. In Illinois, marital property is divided in “just proportions”. In some cases one spouse …
How Does Dissipation of Assets Affect My Illinois Divorce? Read More »
The Lawyers at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. Assist with Divorces Involving Infidelity The breakdown of your marriage is likely to provoke strong emotions, especially if infidelity played a role in your decision to get a divorce. Whether an affair was a symptom of marital trouble or a direct cause of your divorce, it is likely …
Wakenight Divorce Lawyers Assist with Alimony Calculations If you are the lower wage earner in your marriage spousal maintenance may be essential for your financial success following divorce. Conversely, if you are the higher wage earner having to pay maintenance may be a huge financial burden that will limit your ability to, likewise, be financially …
How Much Spousal Maintenance Will Be Awarded in My Divorce? Read More »
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