Most people hate the idea of filing for bankruptcy. To them, taking such action is an indication that they have failed financially, and the social stigma attached to them moving forward, they fear, may be more than they can bare. Therefore, many Illinois residents...
Month: October 2017
How do Illinois courts determine spousal support?
We've spent a lot of time on this blog discussing the financial ramifications of divorce. Although marriage dissolution can certainly be costly, in some instances, the mere decision to get married can set the stage for potential financial hardship. This is especially...
We help make estate plan visions become reality
Preparing for the future is something that we should all do, but many of us fail to do adequately. There may be a few reasons for this. First, many of us keep telling ourselves that we have time to prepare for the future. The problem is that we keep telling ourselves...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy not always the right debt relief option
As many Illinois residents know, facing financial difficulty is nothing short of challenging. It can leave an individual feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, while at the same time they are overly stressed with trying to find a way to dig themselves out of debt. Although...
Parenting education: A helpful tool during a divorce
Parents who are going through a divorce face some challenges that people without children don't have to worry about. Since your children are impacted by the divorce, you need to consider how each decision you make now can impact them.In some cases, you might be told...