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What Can a No-Contest Clause Do in Your Will?
Will contests can be filed by heirs and beneficiaries who are well-meaning or by individuals who are upset with their inheritance. When you write your will, you take time to consider who you want to inherit from your estate and why. A will contest, if successful, can void the effort you put into making your will. A Chicago estate planning attorney can help you determine options for preventing will contests, including a no-contest clause. Understanding a No-Contest Clause in Chicago A no-contest clause is a provision that you can include in your will in Illinois. Despite the name, the clause
Options for 50-50 Custody in Chicago
Families often favor joint custody arrangements because they maximize how much time each parent gets to spend with their children after separation. These custody arrangements can be beneficial, but they are also complicated and require a lot of work from both parents. A Chicago, IL, child custody attorney can help you determine if a 50-50 custody arrangement is right for your family and your options for scheduling custody. Illinois does not have any legal presumptions regarding joint custody for parents but does tend to prefer them informally. Courts often look to maximize the amount of time children spend with each
Common Problems to Avoid in Your Chicago Divorce Case
Navigating a divorce is one of the most stressful events that an individual can experience. It is easy for emotions to take over, adding to the tension and contention that can arise during these legal cases. There are plenty of mistakes that can harm your chances for a positive outcome. A skilled Chicago divorce attorney can help you stay mindful of these potential problems and keep you informed on how and when to avoid them. A simple mistake can end up costing you and negatively impact your case. Although deep and difficult emotions often stir during this process, it is
The Effects of Financial Abuse on a Chicago Divorce
Spousal financial abuse can cause serious harm to the mental, physical, and financial well-being of the exploited spouse. It can prevent them from having any financial freedom and make filing for divorce even more difficult. Financial abuse is a type of domestic violence, but it is much harder to recognize and prove in a divorce. It’s important to work with a Chicago, Illinois divorce lawyer in these cases to protect your rights. Although many courts recognize financial and economic abuse as forms of domestic violence and abuse, this isn’t stated in Illinois law. This can make it even harder for
What If Your Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support in Chicago?
The family court may order child support as part of a separation, divorce, or paternity case. Whenever two legal and biological parents are living separately, child support is ordered to ensure that both parents are providing the financial support that they are obligated to pay. If the paying parent is not making their required payments, steps can be taken to ensure that these payments are made. A Chicago child support attorney can help parents seek enforcement for child support. When children primarily live with one parent, that parent shoulders most or all of the costs of raising them. Child support
Benefits of Estate Planning for LGBT Couples
Estate planning can be very useful for LGBT couples, whether they choose to get married or not. Although many legal and social benefits were obtained with marriage equality, there is, unfortunately still uncertainty about the permanency of these rights. Estate planning can help LGBT couples establish the rights that spouses are guaranteed. A Chicago estate planning attorney can help LGBT couples determine what documents are most useful for protecting their rights. Estate planning has several benefits, both for couples who are married and those who don’t wish to be. By creating an estate plan, couples can be confident about the
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