Posted on December 28, 2022 in Child Custody

In Illinois, it is important for parents to work together to find a solution that is in the best interests of each child. If one parent wants to move but parents are unable to come to an agreement, the court may need to make a decision about a child's relocation. It is important to work with an experienced attorney who can help navigate these difficult issues and advocate for your preferences for your family’s arrangements.

Determining the Best Interests of the Child

One difficult issue with child relocation after divorce is determining what is in the best interests of the child. When a parent wants to relocate with a child, the court will consider several factors to make this determination. These factors may include the child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, as well as the child's relationships with their parents, siblings, and other family members, the distance of the move, and the child's educational and social opportunities at the new location. Any history of abuse or neglect by either parent will also be considered in the decision.

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 Posted on December 20, 2022 in Asset Division

Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, and one important aspect that needs to be addressed is the division of debt. In DuPage County, Illinois, the courts use a principle known as "equitable distribution" to determine how debts should be divided between divorcing spouses. Here is an overview of what you need to know about division of debt during a divorce in DuPage County.

How Debt is Divided in DuPage County

Equitable distribution means that the debts are divided in a way that is fair and just, taking into account the financial circumstances of both parties. Although couples are encouraged to find a debt allocation that is agreeable to both partners, this is not always possible. When a couple cannot decide on debt division issues themselves, the court will consider factors such as the length of the marriage, the income and earning potential of each spouse, and the ability of each spouse to pay their debts.

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 Posted on December 19, 2022 in Post-Judgment Modification & Enforcement

Divorce judgment enforcement in Wheaton, IL can be a complex and difficult process for those involved. If your spouse is not in compliance, it is important to understand the legalities and steps involved in order to ensure that your judgment is enforced properly and in a timely manner.

The Role of the Court in Divorce Judgment Enforcement

When a divorce judgment is issued, it is the responsibility of the court to ensure that it is enforced. This can involve a range of actions, including garnishing wages, seizing assets, and ordering the sale of property. In some cases, the court may appoint a third party, such as a mediator or an arbitrator, to assist with the enforcement of the judgment.

The Process of Divorce Judgment Enforcement

The process of divorce judgment enforcement in Wheaton, IL typically begins with the court issuing an order to the party who is required to comply with the judgment. This order may specify the actions that must be taken, such as the payment of child support or the transfer of judgment assets.

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 Posted on December 13, 2022 in Post-Judgment Modification & Enforcement

Divorce settlements are created with the idea that they will endure forever. While this could be true for couples who separate without children or alimony obligations, certain elements of divorce settlements seldom stand the test of time. Fortunately, the divorce laws in Illinois' court system take this scenario into account. 

At the Andrew Cores Family Law Group, our divorce judgment modification attorneys have helped clients make changes to many aspects of their divorce including spousal support, child custody, and child support. It may be feasible to amend certain sections of the divorce decree if important areas of your life have changed. Our experienced lawyers can answer your inquiries in consultation with clarity and detail.

Spousal Support Modification

There are several reasons for either spouse to ask for adjustments, regardless of whether maintenance is temporary or ongoing. These adjustments are often only accepted in cases when a person's circumstances have significantly changed. The payor may ask for their payments to be decreased or stopped if they lose their employment, have serious health problems, or run into other problems that make it difficult for them to make support payments. It may be appropriate to ask to have spousal assistance stopped if the receiver starts making more money and is able to live independently without it. If the recipient gets remarried or begins a new relationship in which they cohabitate with a romantic partner, spousal maintenance can also be ended.

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 Posted on December 09, 2022 in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements, also known as premarital agreements or prenups, are becoming increasingly common in the state of Illinois, including in Dupage County. These agreements are contracts that are entered into by two people before they get married, and outline how their assets will be divided and what will happen to alimony payments if the couple divorces.

Prenups can be an essential tool for protecting the financial interests of both parties in a marriage. In Illinois, the law provides that a lawyer must represent each party in a prenup, and the agreement must be fair and reasonable at the time it is signed. If a prenup is found to be unfair or one-sided, a court may choose to not enforce it.

Reasons for Prenuptial Agreements

One of the most common reasons people enter into a prenup is to protect their separate property, such as assets they owned before the marriage or inheritances they expect to receive. Without a prenup, these assets may be considered marital property and subject to division in the event of a divorce. A prenup can also be used to establish how property acquired during the marriage will be divided, such as a family business or real estate.

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 Posted on December 06, 2022 in Child Custody

Making sure you and your ex-partner create a parenting plan that safeguards your child's best interests is crucial if you are going through a divorce process or terminating a long-term relationship. The choices you make throughout this challenging time will have an ongoing effect on your children.

Parenting agreements are, in most cases, better for all parties involved when the agreements are developed outside of court. However, not all divorces are straightforward, and sometimes the parties cannot agree on who will raise the children after the divorce. If this is the case, they frequently find it difficult to reach a custody arrangement either independently or via mediation. The decision about the custody arrangement may thereafter be made by the family court system as part of the couple's divorce.

What is a Parenting Agreement?

A parenting agreement is a written document that specifies how choices about a child will be made, as well as how parents will share their parenting time in a schedule. All parents of children under age 18 who are divorced, separated, or even who were never married must create a court-enforceable parenting agreement.

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 Posted on November 29, 2022 in Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Many couples make a prenuptial agreement that specifies provisions for a divorce before they are married. Premarital agreements can include a wide range of topics that can be discussed and agreed upon by both parties. Even though it is advised that every couple create a prenuptial agreement before getting married, many do not.

The good news for such couples is that postnuptial agreements are recognized under Illinois law as well. The same conditions and concerns covered by prenuptial agreements are also covered by postnuptial agreements. The main distinction is that the contract is signed after the couple has already been married.

What is a Postnuptial Agreement?

Postnuptial contracts are binding agreements. Similar to agreements made prior to marriage, the couple determines in advance how the couple's joint property and spousal support would be handled in the event of a divorce. These agreements avoid court entanglement while sparing the couple the financial anguish of a contentious divorce. Postnuptial agreements can also make it simpler to decide what belongs to each party separately and what is marital property.

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 Posted on November 22, 2022 in Collaborative Law

Collaborative divorce in Illinois aims to support those who choose to leave their marriage while preserving their family. With a collaborative divorce, disputes are resolved outside of court by cooperatively negotiating fair settlements between the parties and their lawyers. Instead of contentious negotiations and solutions enforced by the court, the emphasis is on constructive problem resolution based on the unique and common values of divorcing couples.

More and more divorce cases in Illinois are being handled collaboratively, particularly since the Illinois Collaborative Process Act was adopted in 2018. At the Andrew Cores Family Law Group, our collaborative divorce lawyers have the experience to help you resolve your divorce without using an adversarial litigation process.

Because the parties agree not to litigate, a collaborative divorce could be more affordable than a typical divorce. If the collaborative procedure is unsuccessful, both attorneys are required to resign from your case. This is confirmed in a signed agreement by the attorneys and both parties. Because it allows for more innovative solutions to a family's challenges, the collaborative procedure could also take less time than a trial.

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 Posted on November 21, 2022 in Divorce

A divorce is already a complex event in a person’s life. Depending on your situation, you can have an amicable and relatively simple divorce arrangement, or you can have a more complex divorce process such as one where high assets and disputed child-related issues are involved.

At the Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we understand how difficult a complex divorce can be for our clients and we work hard to ensure their rights and interests are protected. Our divorce attorneys have the resources and the experience you need to achieve a favorable outcome, no matter how complex your divorce may be.

High Asset Divorces

Dividing marital assets during the divorce process is never easy, but it becomes even more contentious and challenging when wealthy couples attempt to divide their assets equally after their marriage.

Some of the factors that will determine how assets will be divided include:

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 Posted on November 15, 2022 in Asset Division

Considerations about money and property are frequently among the most challenging aspects of divorce. Depending on the contents of your marital estate, dividing your assets can be both very complicated and profoundly emotional.

At the Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we are aware of how challenging divorces may be when a company or professional practice is considered to be a component of the marital estate. If you are getting divorced, it is important to understand the process of business valuation and your rights to your marital assets. 

Three Ways to Value Your Business During a Divorce

There is no one-size-fits-all method for valuing a business during a divorce, and an experienced lawyer and forensic accountant will often select one of the following three approaches:

• The Market Approach - With this approach, an appraiser looks at previous sales of comparable firms and uses those prices as a benchmark. 

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