April 30,2021

What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?

Postnuptial agreements are marital property agreements that determine how assets are divided in the event of a divorce. The difference between a prenuptial and postnuptial agreement is the fact that a prenuptial agreement occurs before the marriage happens, while a postnuptial agreement occurs while the couple is already married.  It is paramount to seek the… Continue reading What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?

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April 07,2021

Changes to Illinois Family Law

The term “custody” is no longer used in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. This change to Illinois law was made in 2016. Instead of using the word “custody”, the term “parental responsibility” is used instead. For more explanation on these updates to Illinois family law, or if you seek guidance throughout your… Continue reading Changes to Illinois Family Law

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March 25,2021

What Is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?

The largest difference between legal separation and divorce is the fact that in a divorce, the marriage is terminated. In this case, spouses can remarry if they wish. However, in a separation, the couple is still married under Illinois law. During a period of separation, couples cannot remarry due to this reason. Spouses may decide… Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?

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