Finding A New Path Forward
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may initially want to move forward amicably. An uncontested divorce has several advantages, including lower cost and faster processing time. However, if you begin to disagree with your spouse, you have several options on...
Illinois is one of only a few states that allows buyers to purchase tax-liable properties for a fraction of their fair market value. Investors love this opportunity, but there is a long and arduous process that buyers must follow. Courts often favor the seller...
If you and your spouse share an agricultural operation and are divorcing, you may have questions about how running your Illinois farm together might work. There are benefits and risks to cooperating on your farm with your ex. Consider these four challenges before...
Deciding to sever a marriage is often an emotional experience. What follows can be even more challenging. Divvying assets can create increased tension between you and your soon-to-be ex. The process is even more complicated when a family farm is involved. Illinois’...
In Illinois, child custody is now known as parenting time and division of responsibilities. The needs of the children come first and parents must stick to the plan and schedule determined by the court. The gender of the parent is not considered during the allocation...
If you are going through a divorce, you know how stressful the situation can be. This is especially the case when there is a ton of money on the line. Sometimes people try to hide some of their assets to reduce the value of their spouse’s potential settlements. But...
Your whole family feels the effects of the ending of your marriage with your soon-to-be ex. Divorce can unearth a plethora of intense emotions such as anger, loneliness, sadness and grief. Similarly to the adults involved, your child might cycle through the five...
Divorce can be challenging in many ways. It can be a blow to your emotional health, as well as your finances and your sense of community. Because of this, it can be a big step to take. Knowing how to prepare can make a significant difference in your outcomes. Take...
Farm valuation can be an important factor in divorce proceedings, especially in an equitable distribution states like Illinois. The farm must be properly valued before making decisions; however, accurate farm valuation can be difficult to achieve. Here are only three...
A tax deed is a document that often gets distributed when a property owner fails to pay taxes on their home, business, or piece of land. This transfers ownership of the property to the government so that they can collect the taxes that they expect. It can be...