Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

When cohabiting becomes complicated On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, April 25, 2016. When baby boomers were growing up divorce rates, along with the general public’s approval of divorce, were much lower. In the 1950s and 1960s, not only were people expected to marry and remain married for life, but they were also expected to do so without ever having lived together. Fast forward to 2013 and people’s behaviors and views about marriage, divorce and cohabitation have shifted dramatically. Today, an estimated 66 percent of couples who marry live together prior to tying

3 legal issues that can plague Illinois fathers On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Friday, April 22, 2016. Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs a person could have, considering all the roles you may need to fill. On any given day, you might have to be a teacher, a doctor, a chef, a professional athlete, a superhero or a law enforcement officer. But being a parent is also itself a critical role and it has several legal implications. In other words, if you are a father in Illinois, that designation comes

How to achieve courtroom success in your divorce case On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The divorce process is often equated to being on a roller coaster. Not only is divorce full of many emotional ups and downs, but you also never quite know what to expect. This is particularly true in cases where divorcing spouses aren’t able to come to an agreement about how assets should be divided or who should retain primary child custody of a child. In cases where a divorce case becomes contentious and is headed for

When divorced parents struggle to co-parent On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. For parents who choose to divorce, the wellbeing of a shared child is often the main concern. In cases where parents share physical custody of a child, it’s critical that both remain committed to providing a loving, welcoming and supportive environment in which a son or daughter feels safe and comfortable. In addition to ensuring that a child has a predictable routine, proper nutrition and the creature comforts needed to feel at home in each parent’s residence; a

You’ve decided you want a divorce–now what? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. By nature, most human beings seek to avoid conflict. It can be extremely anxiety-producing, therefore, when an individual is forced to face what’s sure to be a difficult situation head on. For a spouse who wants a divorce, relaying this news to a husband or wife can be one of the most painful and important talks that he or she may ever have. The truth is, there’s never going to be a good time to tell a spouse

A word for working spouses in divorces On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. We can all agree that divorce can be difficult financially on both parties involved. This includes the spouse who works 60-70 hours per week outside the home (commonly the father), as well as the stay-at-home spouse who has taken time to raise the children (in most instances, the mother). Both parties may believe that a potential financial settlement may be patently unfair, but this post should help both parties understand that their version of a “fair” settlement

For divorcees age 50 and older, funding retirement must be a top priority On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. For many working people, retirement is revered as a long-awaited and anticipated time when the pendulum finally shifts from the repetitive nine-to-five grind to a time of freedom and exploration. At least, in theory, that’s how many working adults envision their retirement years. In reality, however, a life of leisure spent traveling and golfing isn’t in every retiree’s future and statics show that this may be especially true for men and women

How are inherited assets treated in divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. For many parents and grandparents, a key goal of their financial and estate planning centers on being able to pass along wealth to their children and grandchildren. According to CNN, individuals who make up the baby boomer generation are expected to inherit a whopping $8.4 trillion dollars and a significant percentage of boomers indicate that they also intend to pass along wealth to their own heirs. For an individual who inherits wealth, it’s important to understand how inherited

Three reasons fathers can face their fears in custody actions On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Friday, March 11, 2016. For fathers, having the opportunity to be in your child’s life should be an easy question to answer. However, the challenges of decision-making disputes and emotional battles with the other parent can make parenting difficult. Additionally, the uncertainty of how a family court judge may view you can raise your anxiety. Despite your fears, there are ways to prepare for success in a custody action. This post will identify three things that can help. 

4 ways to make custody exchanges easier (on you and the kids) On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, March 11, 2016. Sharing custody of your children with another parent after divorce can be enormously difficult, whether the split was contentious or not. Divorced spouses often prefer to avoid seeing or speaking to each other after they are no longer married, but parents who share custody of a child still have to communicate, and they still have to see each other during custody exchanges. It is during these custody exchanges that uneasy situations and

Can your business relationship survive a divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. In our last post, we hinted that money (and sometimes debt) can be the root of all evil. With that, it is not surprising that money problems can lead to divorce. This is especially true when spouses are business partners; literally and figuratively. But if the romantic relationship fizzles,  can two ex-spouses run a business together? While it might not be the obvious answer, there are a number of businesses that are headed by former spouses that end