Stepparent Adoption: Exploring the Possibilities for Your Family
The Importance of Stepparent Adoption Stepparent adoption is a significant and meaningful process that can legally solidify the bonds formed within a blended family. It goes beyond merely living together; it formalizes the relationship between a stepparent and their stepchild, granting the stepparent the same legal responsibilities and rights as a biological parent. This process […]
Is a Postnuptial Agreement Right for You?
If you have gotten married only to find out your financial situation is more complicated or lacks stability and protection, you are not alone. Many people do not fully understand what their new finances and property ownership look like until after they enter into a marriage. When people find themselves in this position, they may […]
De-Establishing Paternity in Illinois
In most cases, biological parents are ordered to pay child support to help provide for expenses related to raising their children. There is, however, a strange and little known about law regarding child custody and support that could enforce a man to pay child support for a child that is not biologically his. That law, along with […]
Understanding Marital Property
Marital property includes assets acquired during a marriage that may be subject to division in a divorce. This can encompass a range of possessions, from the family home to jointly started businesses or vacation properties. Generally, any property bought or gained while married is seen as shared, though certain exceptions exist, such as personal items delineated in prenuptial agreements. The division of assets can involve complexities, particularly when the value of previously owned assets increases over the course of the marriage. Working with a knowledgeable family law attorney is essential to navigating these nuances and ensuring a fair distribution.
Pet Custody in a Divorce
When you are entering the beginning stages of divorce, determining the separation of marital assets, including large ones such as the family home, and deciding on groundbreaking, life-altering things like child custody obviously take precedence. As such, other major life-altering decisions can sometimes get pushed to the back burner. One of these decisions is pet custody […]
How to Create a Prenuptial Agreement That Works
Prenuptial agreements can help protect your assets and business if your marriage ends in divorce. However, if you do no set up the prenuptial agreement correctly, you could run into serious legal issues. The Timing of the Prenuptial Agreement A prenuptial agreement must be executed before the marriage. It is possible to have a postnuptial agreement […]
The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement
There’s nothing in a fairy tale romance about a prenuptial agreement, and many couples shy away from drawing up this important legal document before marriage in an effort to avoid the perceived stigma of a prenup — “we only need this if one of us will be cruel or unfair in the event that our marriage […]
Credit Card Debt and Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, financial concerns may feel like the last thing you want to consider. After all, when your family and emotional life is crumbling around you, dealing with credit card debt, mortgage payments, and property division can seem almost overwhelming. Dealing with financial issues, however, is one of the most important […]