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What to Know About Divorce Laws in Illinois
Divorce is difficult. There are legal processes to deal with and emotional issues to overcome. And while, divorce laws differ from state to state, with some states having longer, more difficult processes, if you live in Illinois, getting a divorce is not as challenging as in many other states. For this reason, it’s important to…
Read MoreDivorce in NY: What to Expect When You Go to Court for the First Time
Divorce law varies from state to state (Step 1. Google yours!). But in a lot of states the laws are similar. In New York, for example, divorce can be attained by filing the paperwork and divorce papers yourselves or through mediation, or by your lawyer sending documents to your spouse’s lawyer, to full-blown litigation … and every…
Read MoreA Quick Online Divorce: Is It Right for You? Interview with Celeb Divorce Attorney Laura Wasser
Divorce is probably not one of your Pinterest boards, but given the hefty cost of dissolving a marriage, a DIY divorce is an option that could save you thousands of dollars, giving you a financial springboard into the next phase of your life instead of opening a drain under it. When you consider that the…
Read MoreHow to Make Divorce Cheaper
You’ve gone through a lot. Now you just want to get ending your marriage over with. And while a divorce is the only way to move forward sometimes it’s also the problem, especially when it comes to the cost. The estimated cost of getting divorced in the United States is $10,000 to $20,000. Yes, that’s…
Read MoreThe Reality of Divorce in New York
People know New York for its glitz, glamour, and grit. Everything is loud, over-caffeinated, and fast-paced. For some who experience the loneliness of all this, there can be the feeling of being left out, of never being enough, of someone else always lining up to take your place you. But despite all of this, or…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Divorce Cost?
How much does a divorce cost? is one of the first questions we often hear when a woman makes contact with us, while “how long will a divorce take?” is a close second. We wish there were a menu to refer you to, so you could evaluate your choices and pick and choose items à…
Read MoreDivorce in New York State: 10 Things to Know Before Seeing a Lawyer
Whether you knew it was coming or taken by surprise, divorce can be difficult and overwhelming. Unless you’ve been through it before, you probably have no idea what to do or where to turn. Divorce in New York is complicated, but it need not be confusing. There are specific steps that New York State Law,…
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know about High Net Worth Divorce
Very often in high net worth divorces, women are considered the less affluent partner. They may enjoy a very privileged and even enviable lifestyle, but because they are not the “breadwinner” or “rainmaker,” their own sense of power and independence may feel minimized, especially when it comes to divorce. Of course, the reality is that most…
Read MoreGetting a Divorce with Children and Dealing with a “Daddy Come Lately”?
As if getting a divorce with children is not hard enough, few issues are more vexing than when a father claims, after years of non-involvement, he is entitled to equal parenting time when the couple breaks up. This is known in divorce circles as the “Daddy-Come-Lately” scenario. How does getting a divorce with children and custody…
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