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  Chicago IL Family Lawyers Looking for a Divorce or Family Lawyer in Chicago? The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. 121 W Wacker Dr #1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 https://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the

A Blended Family: The Best Wedding Present Ever! 5 Tips for helping your blended family to become the wedding gift that keeps on giving By  Denise Banks-Wilson   Updated: October 25, 2021 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Step-families When I divorced the first time, I had a five-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son.  I remarried seven years later and became bonus mom to an adorable four-year-old boy.  On the day of our wedding, we received a lot of gifts, but until this day my bonus son D’angelo, affectionately known as “Dee” (now 23), is the best wedding gift ever! According to www.smartstepfamilies.com, one-third of all marriages today form stepfamilies, a number so significant that in 1997 an unofficial national holiday was declared in its name.  National Stepfamily Day is celebrated on September 16 th  in honor of the 1300 new stepfamilies who are created every day.  As romantic as these relationships may appear on the Hallmark channel, many having

  Ensuring the Enforceability of a Prenuptial Agreement Everyone who gets married typically brings something of value into the marriage, which is why considering a prenuptial agreement isn't such a bad idea. By  David J. Glass   Updated: October 27, 2021 Categories:  Financial Issues ,  Legal Issues How do you ensure the enforceability of a  prenuptial agreement ? There are many couples who go to great lengths to work with their respective attorneys to prepare the stipulations in a prenuptial agreement. They may be ready to sign it once it is drafted, but many don’t know, or understand, the “rules” under the Uniform Premarital Act in his/her/their respective states. Knowing them and understanding them is key to making sure you can ensure the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement should you find yourself in a position to have to do so. In California, for example, the “rules” under its prenuptial code (section 1615) are clear cut, and if not followed, can provide cause for one or

  Chicago IL Family Lawyers Looking for a Divorce or Family Lawyer in Chicago? The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. 121 W Wacker Dr #1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 https://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the

  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 ent

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

  Tips for Healing After a Divorce Use these essential tools and let your divorce make you better, not bitter, and let healing after divorce begin. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: October 21, 2021 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery The decision to get a divorce may be painful and difficult, but that doesn’t mean it’s the wrong thing to do.  Sometimes, getting out of a troubled marriage is the best way to find yourself. However, emotional healing after divorce requires much more than just waiting for a deep cut to scab over and fall off. Getting over a life-altering breakup involves deep personal reflection, honesty, and observation. It’s hard and hurtful but ultimately redeeming, so here are some tips for healing and  rebuilding after divorce . Here Are Tips on Healing After Divorce Reflect on Why Your Marriage Failed Part of healing from the pain of your marriage ending is identifying and understanding the reasons why it failed. Perhaps the union was troubled from the

 Chicago IL Family Lawyers Looking for a Divorce or Family Lawyer in Chicago? The Mehta Law Group, Ltd. 121 W Wacker Dr #1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 https://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the

  Coaching As A Form Of Support During Divorce Coaching, particularly during divorce, is anything but "a luxury," but rather specialized support to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be as you navigate closing one chapter and starting another. By  Melissa Kalil   Updated: October 18, 2021 Categories:  Coping with Divorce Getting the right support during divorce is critical in helping you get through the emotional, financial, and mental hardships of the entire process. I was speaking to an attorney about my business this past week and was caught off guard when, in an attempt to be perfectly transparent she said, “My clients see coaching as a luxury during a time when they are already financially stretched.” The truth is, self-care  can  be a tough sell during divorce, when you are barely able to keep yourself afloat in every other aspect of life.  But coaching, particularly during divorce, is anything but luxurious (NOT to say self-care is either!) and ra

  How to Create Your Best Life After Divorce and Get Over a Limiting Belief You are a new life builder. You push forward in spite of the past. You change your thoughts. In doing so, you create your best life. By  Donna McGoff   Updated: October 19, 2021 Categories:  Divorce Recovery ,  Inspirational Stories and Advice It’s hard to imagine living your best life after divorce. Since my divorce, I find myself dreaming about what my new life will look like. It’s there on the screen of my mind. In my imagination and through my senses, I can see myself already living it. I want to start my own coaching business, write a book, create online courses, and attract a healthy romantic relationship. Eventually, I’m ready to go for it. The time is NOW.  As I take the leap and go for one goal, suddenly I can’t  move forward . It’s as though an invisible hand is holding me back. I feel stuck. I feel an inner struggle. As I strive to go after what I want, an overwhelming feeling of dread and extreme di

  Tips for Healing After a Divorce Use these essential tools and let your divorce make you better, not bitter, and let healing after divorce begin. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: October 21, 2021 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery The decision to get a divorce may be painful and difficult, but that doesn’t mean it’s the wrong thing to do.  Sometimes, getting out of a troubled marriage is the best way to find yourself. However, emotional healing after divorce requires much more than just waiting for a deep cut to scab over and fall off. Getting over a life-altering breakup involves deep personal reflection, honesty, and observation. It’s hard and hurtful but ultimately redeeming, so here are some tips for healing and  rebuilding after divorce . Here Are Tips on Healing After Divorce Reflect on Why Your Marriage Failed Part of healing from the pain of your marriage ending is identifying and understanding the reasons why it failed. Perhaps the union was troubled from the