They say that you never forget your first love. The first taste of love and a first divorce have a lot in common; they both can take your breath away. After saying “I do” to lifelong marriage vows, divorce can be devastating. They also say time heals all. After you...
Divorce
3 mistakes you should avoid when getting divorced in Chicago
Divorce, whether contested or not, is never easy. It is not unusual for the parties involved to overlook the implications of a divorce. The result: People often make costly mistakes that impact their lives for years to come. Here are common mistakes you should avoid...
Some ground rules for virtual visitation with a child
Virtual visitation includes all contact between parents and their children via electronic means. It can be conducted through email, text messages, a chat function like Face-timing or video conferencing on Zoom or Skype. Virtual visitation isn’t just used to manage...
Will your divorce settlement include cryptocurrency? Only if you can find it — learn how
You and your spouse are in the process of divorcing. You are likely facing a barrage of decisions about the custody of any minor children you share and the division of marital assets and the assignment of shared debts. But there may be one very lucrative asset that...
3 things you can do to make the divorce easier on the kids
No matter how old or young your children are, divorce will be hard for them. Even adult children who have already moved out of the home may require support when their parents divorce. Those still developing physically, socially and emotionally will have the most...
Are separate bank accounts enough financial protection for you money in a divorce?
A 2018 Bank of America (BOA) survey shed light on the growing trend for spouses to keep separate bank accounts instead of having a joint one. Husbands and wives often do this because they believe that their spouse can't stake a claim to the funds if they divorce by...

