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Understanding the Divorce Process: Choosing a Lawyer

Understanding the Divorce Process: Choosing a Lawyer By  Marlene A. Pontrelli   Updated: July 16, 2019 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Legal Issues Divorce can be a scary process.  You may never have had to go through the process of choosing a lawyer before let alone detail information about your private life.  If you decide to retain a lawyer take your time in choosing a lawyer that is right for your particular case.  Set up a consultation with the lawyer in advance to retaining him or her so you have an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether their style fits your needs.  This is a journey that you will be taking together with your attorney as they help you reach the end result.   Retaining someone who not only is competent in family law, but who you feel comfortable talking with is paramount. You will be sharing very personal details of your married life, your goals for the future, and expected outcomes.  You need to feel a connection with the person who you are entru

The Divorce Process: Step One

The Divorce Process: Step One By  Randall Kessler   Updated: October 28, 2016 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Legal Issues You have arrived at a decision: you want a divorce or you are seriously thinking about it .  Or perhaps your spouse has made that decision for you and now you are forced to think about how to protect yourself. Regardless of who initiated it, the decision to divorce is rarely a sudden one. Perhaps when you look in the mirror each morning you say to yourself, “I need to get out of this marriage. It is no longer working and it is beyond repair. I need to start a new life.” Or maybe your spouse has made that decision for the both of you. One thing is certain: we all want to stay in love forever. However, this is not always the reality. In fact, nearly 50 percent of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce. Nobody wants to be part of this statistic; nevertheless, when all hope for reconciliation is gone, sometimes divorce is the only avenue for recaptu

Southside's Top Child Support Lawyers

"Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...." Call Now 312-374-4559  

Chicago's Top Rated Divorce Lawyers

  "Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...." Call Now 312-374-4559

Will Your Ex Get Everything If You Die?

Will Your Ex Get Everything If You Die? After separation, most individuals are cautious in systematizing their finances.  Unfortunately, they are not as thorough in managing an estate plan for when they die, which indicates that a former spouse can gain more than they would have received through family court merely because the other spouse passes.  By  Marian Grande   Updated: October 07, 2022 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  COVID & Divorce ,  Financial Issues ,  Health & Wellbeing Most of you know that the end of a marriage or common-law relationship does not automatically sever all ties between partners. After separation, most individuals are cautious in  systematizing their finances . Will Your Ex Get Everything If You Die? Unfortunately, they are not as thorough in  managing an estate plan  for when they die, which indicates that a former spouse can gain more than they would have received through family court merely because the other spouse passes. After a married or co

College Savings in Your Divorce Settlement

  College Savings in Your Divorce Settlement Don’t assume you and your spouse will split the money in the divorce, and don't assume the money will be used for your child's benefit. Make a suggestion for how you'll handle your college savings for your child. By  Ben Coltrin   Updated: October 12, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Financial Issues Clarifying how you’ll split the money with your spouse is an important part of finalizing your divorce, so your  divorce settlement agreement should address as many financial questions as it can, including college savings.  The agreement you propose to the court should be thorough and specific. Otherwise, the judge may make decisions for you. If you’re saving for your child to go to college Many U.S. adults who are able to save for college  choose to open a 529 account . That’s an account in a tax-advantaged investment plan known as a “529.” Each plan follows the tax rules of a U.S. state as well as federal tax rules. People

Southside's Top Child Support Lawyers

   "Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...." Call Now 312-374-4559

Chicago's Top Divorce Lawyers

  "Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...." Call Now 312-374-4559