After a divorce with children, some issues may arise that require a reappearance in court. If you feel like a change in child custody is necessary, you may want to explore your options. When an Illinois judge decides custody, it is with the children's best interests...
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When should I update my estate plan?
Creating an estate plan is an ongoing process. Often, you experience a significant event that moves estate planning up your to-do list, like having a baby or investing in real estate. However, putting together your estate plan is not a one-and-done type of document....
3 reasons to start estate planning soon
If you do not yet have an estate plan in place, you are not alone. In fact, as many as 60% of Americans have not created a will, according to AARP. Though you may not think you need to prepare for the end of your life, avoiding this crucial activity could lead to...
Nail down child support payments to ensure your family thrives
If you’re a single parent owed thousands of dollars in child support, you’re not alone. Both Illinois and Missouri have robust child support systems and you do not need an attorney to get the money you are due. In Illinois, the Department of Healthcare and Families Services’ Division of Child Support Services will help you get a child support order, collect payments, collect overdue payments, and more. The Missouri Department of Social Services Child Support program provides the same services. In most cases, you can get help without leaving home either online or on the phone.
However, having an attorney represent you in your child support case probably will get your case through the system more quickly and ensure the best results for your family.
St. Louis County family courts face accusations
Child custody cases are often stressful for the families involved. Two women have alleged that the St. Louis County family court system caused them undue financial and emotional stress. What did these women allege the court system did? Allegations against the St....
What should not go in your prenuptial agreement?
If you are getting married in the near future, you may want to sign a prenuptial agreement. These legal agreements separate personal and marital property, and more and more people have started creating one before getting married. In a survey conducted by the American...
3 financial tips for after the divorce
Even if divorce is the best solution for your future, it can represent a stressful time – both emotionally and financially. Dividing property, personal assets, digital assets and debt responsibility can be a confusing and complex process. Here are some tips that the...
3 steps to prepare for a divorce
Ending a marriage is one of the most stressful experiences one can ever have. Emotions can be intense, and many people are anxious over the uncertainty it can cause for their financial future. However, one way to take some semblance of control over fairly dividing...
What should I do immediately after a dog bite injury?
Being a dog bite victim can be painful and confusing. Perhaps, one minute you were petting a seemingly friendly dog, then the next you are applying pressure to a deep wound to stop the bleeding. If a dog does bite you — friendly or not — you might be eligible for...
How do parenting plans work in Illinois?
For couples with children, creating a parenting plan can be the most difficult part of divorce. As you and your spouse figure your arrangement out, you may face challenges in allocating responsibility and time. No matter how much you two disagree right now, it’s...