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

3 lessons you can learn from Johnny Depp’s split On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Readers of this blog may be aware of the fact that actor Johnny Depp and his wife, actress Amber Heard, are getting divorced. While this story might not seem to have any relevance to you, the fact is there are some things we can learn from this and other high-profile splits. Below we examine some of the important lessons we can all learn from these situations and how it is possible to address them. You can’t

Not paying child support? It will cost you On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, May 27, 2016. Too many parents see an order to pay child support as a punishment. They think that they have to pay this money to an ex because they’ve done something wrong or because they are not a good parent. However, the truth is that child support is not a punishment: it is a way to ensure both parents are contributing to the welfare and well-being of a child. Regardless of whether you agree with an order to

Resolving family legal matters: more complex than you realize On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Members of the military are used to having and following orders. They follow routines and strict schedules; they prioritize speed and efficiency when it comes to getting things done. These skills and behaviors can be critical in military endeavors, but they can actually work against a person when it comes to something like divorce. If you or your spouse is in the military and you are going through a divorce or trying to resolve

How to prepare for a custody evaluation On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, May 19, 2016. If you are father engaged in a custody dispute with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, chances are that you are concerned about dealing with a custody evaluator. After all, who wants to their parenting decisions judged by a third party when the other parent is looking for information to be unearthed (whether true or not) that can affect their rights to custody and parenting time. Some parents know that that their child support awards may be directly tied to

Parents: Help your kids cope with divorce by avoiding guilt On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Children of divorce are often told that divorce is not their fault. In fact, that sentiment is so common that it has almost become a cliché. However, that doesn’t make it any less true. Kids of any age need this kind of reassurance when their parents split up because it can be an incredibly complicated subject for them to comprehend. Making sure they know right away that it’s not their fault and doing whatever

Going through a divorce? You don’t have to go it alone On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. These days, it seems like there’s an online how-to video or article for just about everything. While these resources can be enormously helpful for many things, they may not be as helpful when it comes to complex, highly individualized processes, including divorce. Family legal matters can become very complicated, even when they seem obvious and straightforward at the beginning. For instance, you might decide that your divorce is simple and straightforward, and feel

Is technology hurting your divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, May 6, 2016. There has been a lot of talk about the many ways that social media and dating apps affect relationships, including marriages. We read stories about people who start affairs online or spend more time online than they do with the people around them. However, this technology doesn’t just have the potential to hurt people in relationships; it can also do damage to people trying to end relationships. If you are getting divorced, there are some important things you will want

Divorcing young? What you need to consider On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, May 5, 2016. It is said that when it comes to love, age is just a number. However, age can prove to be a very important factor when love ends. For instance, let’s look a divorce. If you are divorcing at an older age, you are likely going to be battling many things that someone who is divorcing at 25 may not have to deal with. This doesn’t mean divorce is any easier for young people. In fact, there are still

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