The practical aspects of divorce are often the most contentious. Couples can have a hard time reaching a mutually agreeable settlement regarding the division of their property. The longer you have lived in the same home, the more you have likely invested through...

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4 tips to help you minimize family conflicts about your estate
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | May 23, 2022 | Estate Planning
You may want the property that you leave behind when you die to be a gift and a blessing to the people you love, but the impact may actually be more negative than positive. There have been innumerable families torn apart or permanently damaged by estate disputes when...
3 things to keep in mind when you plan your estate
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 24, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important task for the typical American adult. You have family members who depend on you, like your spouse and your children. You have financial responsibilities that will legally remain even after you die. Your estate plan gives you an...
A second marriage is an ideal time to update your estate plan
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jan 19, 2022 | Estate Planning
When your first marriage ends in divorce, it may take some time before you are ready to pursue a relationship again. If you are lucky enough to find the right person, you may start planting a blended family together. Before you get married, you may want to sit down to...
How Illinois calculates child support
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Nov 16, 2021 | Child Custody
Every state calculates child support differently. In Illinois, child support can be estimated with the state’s Child Support Estimator, which is designed to give people an idea of how much child support is necessary following a divorce or separation. It’s important to...
What happens if I die without a will?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Sep 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you die without a will in Illinois, then you should understand that your beneficiaries will receive an intestate share of your property. What that means is that your property will be passed on in accordance with Illinois state law. Dying without a will only affects...
Dividing your property in an equitable distribution state
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jul 21, 2021 | Property Division
Illinois is an equitable distribution state in divorce. What that means is that marital property shared between spouses is divided equitably, not necessarily equally, upon divorce. Equitable divisions may be something like a 40/60 split or 30/70 division of your...
Who will make decisions if you are unable to?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | May 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan isn't just about distributing your property to the people you love. It's also about protecting yourself if you experience some kind of medical emergency. A stroke, a heart attack or even a car crash could put you in a coma and leave you unable...
5 helpful tips for creating a parenting plan
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 25, 2021 | Co-Parenting
If you have children and are going through a separation period or divorce, you will need to put together a parenting plan. That plan will include information such as when to pick up or drop off your children. It may also have specific information about what you can or...
Estate planning mistakes that you don’t want to make
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Feb 18, 2021 | Estate Planning
An estate plan may make it easier to manage your affairs while you're alive and after passing on. In addition to providing a mechanism to transfer assets to beneficiaries, an estate plan may also allow you to designate a guardian for your children. Take a look at some...