I was a guest on Inspiring Business Podcast with Mark Bullock. Tune in for these key takeaways: * Transition from Farm Girl to Lawyer * Balancing Motherhood and a Law Practice * The Billable Mom Podcast * My Work in Mediation and Family Law YouTube: https://youtu.be/HvlnibgAQBw Check out the episode on any of the following platforms: Youtube Website Facebook Business …
I am happy to announce that I’m a trained collaborative divorce and family law attorney. I received my 16 hour training through the Institute for Family Conflict Resolution along with other professionals. I love that the collaborative divorce model is a way to support what is in the best interest of the children or family outside of court while using …
What was your path to law school? Did you always want to be a lawyer? When I was a very little girl, I wanted to be a lawyer but the truth was, I didn’t know many lawyers and I didn’t understand what they did. It wasn’t until I lived in Washington D.C. and interned in Capitol Hill in agriculture and …
Divorce and separation are complex matters that can significantly impact families, particularly those with multiple generations involved. In the dynamic and diverse city of New York, intergenerational families face unique challenges when going through these transitions. This blog post aims to shed light on the issues affecting intergenerational families with divorce and separation involving children, and how a family law …
Going through a divorce is complicated, even more so when children are involved. Once you have finally arrived at a judicially-mandated order or approved agreement with respect to the custody and visitation rights of each parent, it can be devastating for your ex-spouse to repeatedly violate that order or agreement. In this blog, I discuss the relief available when your …
Historically, prenuptial agreements (“prenups”) were regarded as instruments for those more mature couples who already have significant assets to their name. These days, the appetite for prenups is also gaining momentum among younger couples on the path to marriage, regardless of their wealth (or lack thereof). A prenuptial agreement between two younger individuals presents its own unique challenges, because often …
Did you know that students with divorced parents in Illinois may be entitled to court ordered assistance with educational expenses by both parents? If you’re former spouse isn’t paying their fair share, read on to learn more about getting your child the help they need. How much support will a court order? Illinois courts have significant discretion to set the …
Illinois courts can reconsider a child support calculation once there has been a “substantial change in circumstances.” What’s new? As any parent would know, the cost of caring for your children can change throughout the years. The expenses of a toddler will surely differ from those of a teenager. At the same time, the income of one or both parents …
What is Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation occurs when a child shows extreme preference for one parent (the “Preferred Parent”) over another parent (the “Rejected Parent”) as a result of efforts by the Preferred Parent to alienate the child from the Rejected Parent. Parental Alienation can significantly complicate a divorce and the accompanying allocation of shared parental responsibilities. Parental alienation is …
I have always been passionate about resolving disputes outside of court, especially when children are involved. It’s one of the (many) reasons why I love mediation. I’m excited to announce that I have been accepted into the Amicable Divorce Network for both Illinois and New York. I just completed my training and am excited to help walk folks who are …
Can the custodial parent claim the Earned Income Tax Credit while the noncustodial parent claims a different tax credit? After a divorce with children, it can be very confusing when it comes to figuring out which parent can claim which child tax credit. In most circumstances, only one parent is able to claim a child for the following tax credits: …
Not all prenuptial agreements are created equal. Sometimes, in the course of a divorce proceeding, the court will strike down a prenup and refuse to enforce it between the divorcing parties. If you are working with an attorney to draft a strong prenuptial agreement between you and your betrothed, or if you have a prenup and are contemplating a divorce, …