Monthly Archives: May 2011

Protecting Your Lifestyle During and After Divorce

Posted on May 23rd, 2011 by Eric L. Schulman

Divorce can be an emotionally stressful and challenging time.  Unfortunately, the divorce process can be made even more difficult when one spouse acts punitively to hurt their former partner by engaging in tactics that manipulate one party’s financial resources in … Continue reading →

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Can There Be Such a Thing As a Civil Divorce?

Posted on May 16th, 2011 by Timothy M. Daw

Can couples part in a way that is respectful and does not add to a distressing situation?  Yes they can, by following a few guidelines. By its nature, divorce is fraught with emotional issues, especially when there has been marital … Continue reading →

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IRA Transfers and Withdrawls

Posted on May 9th, 2011 by Dorothy A. Voigt

Let’s talk Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).  Nationally, the amount accumulated in IRAs is approximately 25% of all retirement wealth. It is very likely that IRAs will be divided in a divorce action.  One or more IRAs may need to be … Continue reading →

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Electronic Visitation in Illinois

Posted on May 2nd, 2011 by Eric L. Schulman

In Illinois, as in most states, a non-custodial parent is entitled to reasonable visitation with his or her child absent some compelling evidence showing that visitation would endanger that child’s physical, mental or emotional well being.  Historically, visitation has been … Continue reading →

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