In two previous articles, “What is a postnuptial Agreement?” and “Do I Need a Postnuptial Agreement?”, we advised that a postnuptial agreement, also known as a post-marital agreement, is a legal contract entered into by a married couple after they…
In our previous articles, “What is a prenuptial Agreement?”, “Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?” and “What format does a prenuptial have to follow?”, we advised that a prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a "prenup," is a legal contract…
In previous articles we discussed the general process of mediation and its advantages over the traditional court process (“Divorce Mediation”; “Why Should I Consider Divorce Mediation vs. Traditional Court Process?”). Although a divorce mediator is not required to be a…
In a previous article, “Divorce Mediation”, we discussed the general process of divorce mediation. There are several reasons why you should consider divorce mediation over the traditional court process. Here are some of the potential benefits of choosing mediation: Greater…
Divorce mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps two people who are getting divorced to come to an agreement about the terms of their divorce. Mediation is voluntary, and both parties must agree…
In our previous article we discussed how to decide if having a Prenuptial Agreement is right for you. Once you determine that a prenuptial agreement ("prenup") is warranted in your situation, you need to decide what issues to include in…
In our previous article, we discussed What is a Prenuptial Agreement? and why increasing numbers of couples are opting to sign these agreements. Now that you know some of the reasons why a prenuptial agreement ("prenup") can be so important, you…
A prenuptial agreement ("prenup") is a written contract between two people who are about to marry. It sets out the terms of ownership and control of the parties’ existing, as well as future, assets and debts, earnings during the marriage,…
Most people who have been through a divorce, which may include issues regarding the division of assets and liabilities, basis for the divorce and the support/visitation of children, will tell you that the process can be long, stressful and costly.…
Recent amendments to the Illinois divorce laws, which went into effect January 1, 2016, aim to simplify and expedite the divorce process. The following are the highlights of the new laws: 1. Elimination of grounds for divorce - only irreconcilable…