Divorce is a stressful situation for everyone involved. Emotions run high, and many times the main emotion being experienced is anger. This can lead to divorce negotiations becoming extensive and expensive. When the disagreements become so intense that the divorce …
Read A Champaign Divorce Mediator Explains What a Global Settlement in Divorce Means
Do you have an individual retirement account or other type of retirement account that you plan to leave to your loved ones? If so, proceed with caution. Inherited retirement accounts do not have asset protection when they pass to your …
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When a couple decides to separate, it brings up painful, and often conflicting, emotions. This isn’t shocking because divorce tends to be an acrimonious process. Unfortunately, going to court to settle the divorce frequently makes the situation worse. With court …
Read A Champaign Divorce Mediation Attorney Shares 3 Reasons Why Divorcing Couples Should Mediate
I loved this conversation with Beth Rumley on this episode of Ag Law Today speaking about all things slaughter and processing laws. The National Agriculture Law Center is such a wealth of information. Beth is a brilliant writer and speaker. …
Myth #1: If I need help paying my bills, I can just add my child to my bank account. Nothing bad will happen. False. When you add a child or anyone else to your bank account, you are making that …
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Really enjoyed this podcast on Ag Law Today with Julie Fershman on equine liability. Julie is a brilliant equine lawyer and you can find more about her here.
Read Ag Law Today: Episode 42 on Equine Law (Equine Liability Laws)
Comprehensive estate and financial plans are not just for the wealthy. Anyone who cares for a person or cause and who wants to provide for the person or cause after they die can benefit from such plans. Along with comprehensive …
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Divorce can be a very complicated proceeding. Both parties can be very emotional about the entire process, and this can slow things down. When both sides are furious, the process can drag on for months because agreements cannot be made …
Read A Champaign Divorce Mediator Explains How Mediation Can Help Resolve Difficult Issues
Reviewing Your Accounts and Property upon the Death of a Loved One How your accounts are owned makes a big difference in estate planning. The main objective is usually to ensure that no accounts and property are in only your …
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Myth 1: My estate plan is just for me, so I do not need to tell anyone anything about it. False. While how much you divulge is up to you, being open and honest with your loved ones can help …