Real Estate in Divorce – The Family Home, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 Lyn C. Conniff & Elizabeth A. Teague What will happen with the house? This question can cause a high level of anxiety, stress and, potentially, conflict…
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The Collaborative Law Process
The “War of the Roses” makes for great theater. But in the real world, the Roses’ process of self- destruction is financially destructive, unnecessarily stressful, and immeasurably damaging to the…
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Do New Spouses Have An Obligation To Contribute To College Expenses?
Clients often ask if their new husband’s or wife’s income will be considered when determining that parent’s contribution to his or her child’s college expenses? After all, the new spouse…
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The Amicable Divorce
There is a common misconception that divorce is a nasty affair between two bitter spouses, acted out through forceful litigators and numerous trips to court. While such divorces do exist,…
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A Collaborative Divorce Can Save Your Business
Your small business is vulnerable. Not necessarily to theft, or natural disasters, or even economic downturns. Instead, your small business is vulnerable to domestic instability and to divorce. On…
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Parentage Actions in Illinois
As any parent knows, raising a child is one of the most rewarding challenges one can endure. So what options does a parent have when they find themselves with no…
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What To Know When Choosing Collaborative Divorce
The recession has forced many families to severely limit their disposable income and to make sacrifices they never intended on making. We have heard countless stories of people wanting or…