Michone Riewer

LEGAL SEPARATION VS. DIVORCE IN ILLINOIS

Although both Divorce and Legal Separation are governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, they are not the same. In Illinois, couples facing marital difficulties have the option of pursuing either a legal separation or a divorce. While both processes involve a formal legal proceeding, they serve different purposes and have distinct

THE RIGHTS OF UNMARRIED PARENTS IN ILLINOIS

In Illinois, the legal landscape for unmarried parents differs significantly from that of married couples, particularly regarding parental rights and responsibilities. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for unmarried parents navigating custody, visitation, and child support issues. Establishing Paternity For unmarried fathers, establishing paternity is the first crucial step in securing parental rights. Without legal paternity,

DIVORCE—DO YOU NEED A NEW PERSPECTIVE?

Big life events often call for advice beyond your own circle of friends and family. Among those are divorce and pregnancy, which surprisingly have a lot of similarities. Friends, family, even strangers want to give you advice. Free, unsolicited advice is often worthless and almost always alarming. Some want to scare you with their overinflated

DIVORCE—SHOULD YOU KEEP OR SELL THE HOUSE?

The marital home can be one of the more complicated assets to handle; simply because it is an emotionally charged one. With the help of experienced counsel, one can make a logical decision that works for the whole family. Let me break down some of the options available: What happens if you decide to sell

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR NON-MARITAL PROPERTY

When it comes to divorce, one of the most contentious issues is property division. As the saying goes, “what’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine,” is not always the case. In Illinois, marital property is divided equitably between the spouses, which means that each spouse is entitled to a fair share of the

THE STRATEGIC DIVORCE PROCESS: STEP 5—DIVISION OF MARITAL ASSETS AND DEBTS

I believe knowledge of the divorce process provides strength and peace of mind to those facing an often complicated and difficult time. This goal of education inspired me to write The Strategic Divorce Process™. My book breaks divorce into five distinct steps when children are involved and two distinct steps when no children are involved.

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