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Answers to your prenuptial agreement questions On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. As we have written about before on this blog, prenuptial agreements are helpful contracts that can guide a married couple through a divorce. It can even help a soon-to-be-married couple confront some difficult topics before they walk down the aisle — such as financial considerations and asset protection. In the absence of a prenuptial agreement, property division defaults to state laws when a divorce occurs. We say all of this for two reasons. The first is that no couple

Are you considering legal separation? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Monday, November 7, 2016. When a married couple is having issues severe enough that they are considering divorce, they also think about taking a “middle ground” approach first before committing to the permanent solution of a divorce. What we are talking about is legal separation, an option that allows married couples to retain their marriage while entering a legal process that is similar to divorce. Separation allows the spouses to live separately while they decide if they want to get a divorce. The separation

How alternative dispute resolution can help you On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, November 4, 2016. You may have heard of “alternative dispute resolution,” a term that refers to a couple of different approaches that splitting spouses can use to complete their divorce. While the “traditional” route can work, it can also be the wrong fit for many couples. Thus they seek out different ways to complete their divorce. This is where mediation and collaborative law come in. Mediation is exactly how it sounds. The two spouses agree upon one lawyer who will act

November 2016 Archives Family law: Prenups can establish solid foundation On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Some soon-to-be-married couples in Illinois believe signing a prenuptial agreement is a negative way to start a marriage as it indicates preparation for the worst-case scenario. Although a prenup protects both parties in the event of a divorce, it mainly shows honest, upfront communication that can establish a sound basis for any marriage. Information about these types of agreements can provide peace of mind and is available from family law attorneys. Continue reading Family

Getting a divorce? Then avoid these mistakes. On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, October 28, 2016. Getting a divorce is a critical legal step that must be completed in a compliant and efficient way. But given the importance of this legal step (and the process it follows) it is inevitable that mistakes will come about. Common ones in the world of divorce can cause a lot of troubling for splitting spouse, so today let’s talk about some of these common mistakes and how you can avoid them. One mistake that everyone probably knows all

When change is necessary, consult with an attorney On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, October 21, 2016. You would hit a very comfortable point in your life if you never had to change, right? If everything was just as you wanted it to be and there were guarantees that none of that would change, then you would likely accept that stasis. However, such a scenario doesn’t exist. Life is always changing. Circumstances are always changing. And as a result, we have to adapt and change as well. Now why are we talking about this

When considering bankruptcy and divorce, order matters On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. We recently talked about debt and divorce, and how these two important topics are inextricably linked. Continuing that conversation, today we’re going to talk about bankruptcy and divorce, and how these two legal options are not only linked, but provide splitting spouses with an ample opportunity to save money or reduce the financial stress of their lives. When you are considering both bankruptcy and divorce, you need to decide which one you are going to file first. Depending

Divorcing? Considering retirement? Know your next steps On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, September 29, 2016. About a month ago, we wrote a post about gray divorce, the term applied to the phenomenon of older couples getting divorced at much higher rates than decades prior. Today, we’d like to examine a detail of the gray divorce phenomenon and use it to give some older couples advice about how to proceed with their divorce, if they are going through one. Retirement is obviously on the minds of many older people. So when they are in

How does debt play a role in divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Financial topics are inherent to the divorce process. When two spouses decide that their relationship is untenable, their is an unwinding of finances that must happen. Some assets were acquired prior to the marriage, some after. And many spouses will make claims that are in their interests, meaning that they aren’t always right.  We bring this up because there is one topic that often lurks under the radar when you hear the topic of “finances and divorce”

How social media plays a key role in divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Whether you like it or not, social media is here to stay. And all of your social media profiles could have a significant impact on your divorce. From Twitter to Facebook, and Snapchat to Instagram, these profiles contain a wealth of information that could be used against you in a divorce. In addition, if you use these accounts after a divorce has been completed, your social media activity could also get you into trouble. But what

Family law terminology and the role of lawyers On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, September 8, 2016. One of the most intimidating aspects of any litigation, may it be family law, personal injury or real estate law, is the terminology and the legal language of a case. Some people actually avoid consulting with an attorney or pressing their (potentially legitimate) case because of the feared complication involved. Well, today, we want to help dispel some of that fear by going over some basic terms and vocabulary involved in family law cases. First, you’ve