by GanLawAdmin | Oct 30, 2014 | Divorce
I am getting a divorce! What’s next? For adults, divorce remains one of life’s most stressful events. Death of a loved one, dismissal from work, an illness, or marital problems certainly challenge the strongest of characters. Unfortunately, divorce is a very real part...
by GanLawAdmin | Oct 6, 2014 | Divorce
Tips for Divorced ParentsIn addition to setting child support pursuant to Section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, a court in Illinois has the discretion to order either or both of the parties to pay for the following expenses attributable...
by GanLawAdmin | Feb 3, 2014 | Divorce
“I am not happy. Can I change my Divorce Decree?”Typically, it’s very difficult to modify your final Marital Settlement Agreement as part of your Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage. Absent a showing of coercion, duress, or your spouse’s...
by GanLawAdmin | Jan 23, 2014 | Divorce
So you have made that difficult decision to obtain a divorce, what’s next?When I meet with prospective clients, I always ask whether he or she believes that the marriage is irretrievably broken down. If a need arises, I offer prospective clients a list of...
by GanLawAdmin | Jan 14, 2014 | Divorce
What is the effect of dating while going through a divorce?FinancesIn Illinois, there is a theory of dissipation. Dissipation is one of the factors the court examines when distributing the marital estate. According to countless case law precedents, dissipation is...
by GanLawAdmin | Jan 6, 2014 | Divorce
Finding a Competent Divorce Lawyer Divorce happens to a lot of people. Oftentimes, it’s tragic, highly acrimonious, and it may be emotionally and financially taxing. As with any difficult event in a person’s life, one needs a guide to navigate you through...
