Rap music fans in Illinois and throughout the country mourned the death of super star Nipsey Hussle when he was shot outside a clothing store he owned. The rapper/philanthropist was the father of two children, one of whom is the central focus of a contentious child...
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Month: May 2019
Discovering hidden assets important in property division
There is no doubt that the end of a marriage is often a difficult time -- sometimes both financially and emotionally. While some couples in Illinois are committed to making the divorce process as seamless and peaceful as possible, there are others who may attempt to...
Property division and retirement accounts
People enter into marriage in Illinois believing that theirs will be the marriage that will last. In about 50% of marriages, that is not the case. Divorce itself can be complex and property division in particular can be very involved. Many divorces are happening...
Property division when an Illinois business is involved
Few people -- even those who may have created a prenuptial agreement -- are ever fully prepared for the emotional and financial ramifications of a divorce. Despite the complications that the end of a marriage can create, often people in Illinois and across the country...
Maintaining a healthy separation between work and divorce
Most people find themselves in situations where they wish that they could put important matters on hold, at least for a short time. It's possible that there is too much too address at once and that it seems everything needs immediate attention. That feeling can be...
How is alimony determined?
Sacrifice is a large part of a marriage. Often, for example, one spouse in Illinois will choose to sacrifice his or her career to raise children or financial well-being to support their partner during the launch of a business. Unfortunately, this sacrifice can leave...