Hear me discuss in this short video why farmers (and those marrying them!) should have a prenuptial agreement.
10 Tips on How to Prepare for a Zoom Divorce Settlement Conference
Zoom meetings have become the norm when it comes to divorce settlement conferences. The pandemic has changed the way business is handled. Some people are familiar with Zoom and have used it in the past, however, for a lot of people, it is new to them. Tips for How to Prepare for Your Zoom Divorce Settlement Conference 1) Plan in …
How to Prepare for a Virtual Financial Mediation in Champaign
Over the last year or two, people in every walk of life have grown accustomed to holding important meetings in the virtual environment. This is true for legal proceedings as well. Mediators are now adept at facilitating negotiations in the virtual world. However, the parties who are engaged in the negotiations don’t necessarily have as much experience. When it comes …
A Champaign Mediator Explains How Mediation Can Help with Child Support
Child support and custody issues are the most common issues to be fought about in family court. Disagreements about either of these issues can prolong divorce proceedings, interrupt visitation rights, and cause hardships for all sides of the issue. Child support and custody issues are emotionally charged subjects. While this is understandable to a point, this often leads to extensive …
A Champaign Mediation Attorney Explains Why Mediation is Beneficial for Child Support
Going through a divorce is never easy, but when you have children with your spouse, the situation only gets more difficult to handle. A Champaign mediation attorney shares some reasons why mediation can be helpful for child support. It is Less Time Consuming Mediation fosters an environment where parties come together to come to an amicable solution for all. Because …
A New York Divorce Mediator Explains How to Prepare for Virtual Mediation in New York
The pandemic has prompted an increase in virtual mediations all over. Learn how you can be prepared for your next virtual mediation in New York. Ask the Right Questions If you are unclear about the divorce mediation process, make sure you ask your New York divorce mediator to go over what you can expect and what the timelines are. It …
How to Prepare for a High Net Worth Divorce in Illinois
By definition, a high asset divorce in Illinois is defined as any divorce that involves at least one of the spouses having assets valued over $1 million. These divorces often involve very complex issues and must be handled by an experienced attorney. If you are going to be involved in a high asset divorce in Illinois, you are encouraged to …
How to Prepare for a Virtual Mediation in Illinois
There has been a significant increase in using virtual meetings for mediation. Virtual meetings can allow all the parties to meet in a timely manner without having to travel long distances or wait for times when everyone can be in the area at the same time. Virtual meetings work just as well as in-person meetings and can help the divorce …
A Champaign Family Law Attorney Explains How to Tackle Difficult Divorce Topics
Divorce necessitates frank discussions concerning numerous touchy subjects. It can be difficult for one or both spouses to talk about these things but doing so is essential to make divorce a more constructive process. Negotiations become even tenser when children are involved. For instance, the divorcing couple needs to make critical decisions about the allocation of parental responsibilities, and it …
A Champaign Divorce Lawyer Shares How to Handle Text Messages in Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
If you are dealing with the allocation of parental responsibilities in Champaign, it is important to acknowledge that evidence from text messages is critical for your allocation dispute. Plan on documenting and printing text messages so they show when they were sent, received, or even read. In this blog, a Champaign divorce lawyer shares how to handle text messages for …
Learn How to Prepare for an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
The first step to determining what type of divorce will be right for you is to discuss it with your spouse and try to get on the same page. An uncontested divorce will only work if you are both on the same page. What is an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois? Uncontested divorce in Illinois means that both spouses agree on …
Financial Considerations to Be Aware of Before Filing for Divorce in Champaign
If you are considering filing for divorce in Champaign, it is essential to be aware of the financial implications of divorce. The more prepared you are, the higher the chances are of a better outcome in your divorce. One of the most important things to consider is how will you manage financially if you get separated or divorced. The financial …