This year, California became the third state in the country to adopt a law that considers the best interest of pets caught up in the tug-of-war of a
How Social Security Benefits Are Affected By Divorce
Many people who divorce later in life are rightly concerned about what their retirement will look like at a time when they have fewer earning years
Quit Claim Deeds to Transfer Home Ownership in Divorce
When couples divorce, they will have to decide what to do with the family home. One option is to sell the home and split the proceeds. Alternatively,
Protecting Your Small Business With a Prenup
There are over 11 million businesses owned by women in the U.S., representing roughly 40 percent of all businesses nationwide. What many married women
Dividing Retirement Plans
When dividing retirement plans in an Illinois divorce, it is not enough to say that "the husband’s and the wife’s retirement funds shall be divided
Disposition of the Marital Home in a Divorce
One of the most contested issues in a divorce other than child custody is the disposition of the marital home. Not only is it an emotional investment,
Hiding Marital Assets Using Cryptocurrency
These days, cryptocurrency is sometimes used to hide assets in a divorce. Bitcoin, one of the better known cryptocurrencies, is easy to buy from one
Divorce Auctions Grow in Popularity
When divorcing couples cannot agree on how to divide their material goodies, some may consider a divorce auction. More people are turning to divorce
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
In a divorce both spouses are required by law to disclose all of their financial information. However, it is not unheard of for a resentful,