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

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

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