When you first bring up the idea of divorce, your spouse makes it clear that it is not something they are interested in. Maybe they even directly tell you that they are not going to get divorced. They do not believe in it. Even so, you eventually decide that the...
Month: October 2026
What makes a postnuptial agreement enforceable in Illinois?
Many couples enter marriage with the best of intentions but without a formal financial plan in place. If you and your spouse did not sign a prenuptial agreement before your wedding day, you have a second chance with the creation of a postnuptial agreement. These...
What happens to valuable collections during a divorce?
If you have spent years building a collection, divorce may raise an immediate issue: what happens to those items now? Watches, coins, art or other collectibles may carry both personal and financial value. How you acquired each item and what it is worth can affect how...
What happens when a prenup doesn’t cover something?
Years after signing a prenup, you discover during divorce that the agreement does not address certain assets, such as an investment account, a business you owned before marriage or property acquired during the marriage. How will the court treat these assets? In...
Should you plead guilty to a DUI?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you likely want to put the whole problem behind you and move on. You may think pleading guilty is the simplest option, rather than spending time and money fighting the charge. However, a DUI plea can...
