If you find yourself facing the difficult decision of divorce, know that you are not alone. At Rincker Law, we understand that this is a challenging time for you and your family. We are here to offer you a solution that can help ease the process and pave the way for a more amicable separation. Divorce mediation, whether in-person at …
How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Champaign County
Getting prepared for divorce mediation in Champaign County is always beneficial. When you are ready for the meeting, things will move smoother, and more issues will be solved. There are several things that you can do to make the mediation process simple and be prepared for your meeting with your divorce mediation lawyer. Write Down Questions If you have issues …
A Champaign Divorce Mediation Attorney Shares 3 Reasons Why Divorcing Couples Should Mediate
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 hearings, an in-depth discovery process, and perhaps even an expensive and risky trial, letting a judge preside over your divorce …
A Champaign Divorce Mediator Explains How Mediation Can Help Resolve Difficult Issues
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 on the divorce’s important issues. Sometimes it takes a third party to get things moving and help the divorce move …
How to Know if Divorce Mediation is a Good Option for Your Divorce in Champaign
Divorce mediation also known as Alternative Dispute Resolution is the process for settling divorce disputes without litigation and with the assistance of a neutral third party. It involves working together in a cooperative manner that provides the best possible outcome for both parties. Are you wondering if divorce mediation is a good option for your divorce in Champaign? There are …
How to Determine if Divorce Mediation is a Good Option for Your Divorce in Champaign
Divorce mediation is a type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which is the process for settling divorce disputes without litigation and with the assistance of a neutral third party. It involves working together in a cooperative manner that provides the best possible outcome for both parties. Are you wondering if divorce mediation is a good option for your divorce in …
Illinois Family and Animal Law: “Custody” of Pets
As of 2018, matrimonial judges can consider the “well-being” of a pet in deciding whether there will be sole or joint ownership. The new law expands the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“IMDMA”). Now, 750 ILCS 5/503(n) states that: “If the court finds that a companion animal of the parties is a marital asset, it shall allocate the …