Preparing for Divorce. Part II: Track Your Expenses
May 08, 2014
This is the second in my series of steps to take to prepare yourself for divorce. This part again focuses on a financial aspect of preparation: tracking your expenses. Track Your Expenses. In most rel...
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5 important (and overlooked) things to do when you separate from your spouse
Jun 03, 2010
Change the password on your email account; better yet, set up a new email account that your spouse doesn't know about. Frequently, spouses have knowledge of one another's email passwords. In fact, m...
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Sole, Joint, and Residential Custody
Jun 03, 2010
The difference between sole custody and joint custody is often misunderstood by divorcing parents. Not knowing the difference between these concepts, and what they mean, often creates additional, unnee...
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What is a 13.3 Disclosure Statement and how do I fill it out?
Jun 02, 2010
The 13.3 Disclosure Statement is one of the most important documents at the beginning of your case. In Chicago (Cook County), at the beginning of a divorce case, both the husband and the wife must comp...
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What is a Retainer Agreement?
Jun 02, 2010
When you decide who to hire to be your divorce attorney, you will be asked to sign a Retainer Agreement (also called an Engagement Agreement or Engagement Letter) and to pay a retainer fee. What is a...
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How To Prepare To Meet With Your Divorce Lawyer
May 24, 2010
The decision to get a divorce is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. A divorce impacts nearly every facet of your life: your marriage, your kids, your income, your savings, your hou...
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Preparing for Divorce. Part I: Get your documents in order.
May 24, 2010
There are many issues in a divorce case, including: division of property, custody, visitation, child support, and alimony (maintenance). This is the first in a series of guides to help you have a bette...
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