Monthly Archives: October 2010

Five Factors the Court Considers When Relocating Out of State With Children

Commuter marriages and removal cases are on the rise because of unemployment and job transfers to other states. Particularly in today’s market, a relocating parent who can show a direct corollary between the proposed relocation with the child and the … Continue reading

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Studies Show Women Unhappy with Financial Advisors

Are you prepared to take control of your financial future after your divorce, especially in the area of retirement planning?  If you are a woman, probably not.  Studies show that 74% of women do not know enough about retirement investing, … Continue reading

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Not All Divorces Have to End Up in Court

In my almost 28 years on the bench — most of which I spent presiding over family matters in the Circuit Court of Lake County in Waukegan —  I had a front-row seat for an amazing display of human nature. … Continue reading

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Divorce Insurance: Financial Planning Before Marriage?

Premarital agreements that control the distribution of property at the end of a marriage by death or divorce may be a sensible and equitable choice for a prospective bride or groom wanting to preserve assets from a previous marriage for … Continue reading

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How Does Divorce Affect My Family’s Health Insurance?

As we enter open enrollment season for health insurance, it is timely to discuss how divorce can affect your current health insurance.  If you are currently covered under your spouse’s health insurance, divorce or legal separation is a qualifying event … Continue reading

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Spouse’s Income Could Be Relevant When Child From Prior Marriage Goes To College

Your divorce is behind you, you are happily remarried and your child from the first marriage is about to start college.  You want to enjoy the last few months before your child enters adulthood, but you find yourself embroiled in … Continue reading

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Practical Tips For Divorced Parents: Traveling With Children

Traveling with children is a rewarding, although often stressful, endeavor.  In today’s highly mobile society, families are scattered across the country, and interstate and international airline travel continues to increase in frequency for the ordinary family. Over the past decade, … Continue reading

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