Divorce mediation, an alternative to traditional divorce proceedings, is a means to resolve the complex issues of a divorce. Mediation involves the services of a trained and neutral person who works with the parties to facilitate the settlement of disputed
Chicago Family Law Blog
The Chicago Family Law Blog, published by Alan Pearlman, focuses on various aspects of family law including divorce mediation, division of retirement benefits, and the impact of separation on estates and trusts. It covers practical legal issues such as the preparation and challenges of mediation, state-specific rules on property and asset division, and the effects of divorce on wills and beneficiary designations. The blog also discusses recent legislative changes, such as cannabis legalization laws in Illinois and their implications for expungement of offenses. Additionally, it addresses social and economic trends related to divorce, including no-fault divorce laws and their effects on families.
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Marital Settlement Agreements and Life Insurance Policies
Many marital settlement agreements require one party to maintain a life insurance policy on his or her life naming the former spouse as the primary beneficiary. While this provides some financial security for the former spouse, it may also result…
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and Divorce Settlements
It has been estimated that more than one half of all first marriages end in divorce; the number of failed marriages is even higher for second marriages. One major issue in most divorces is the division of property. Commonly, a…
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Parental Liability for Acts of Minor Children
In most states, the age of majority (when a person is recognized by law as an adult), is 18 years of age or older. A “minor” is a person who is under the age of 18. When a minor breaks…
Deductibility of Divorce-Related Payments
Prior to filing for divorce, various federal tax considerations should be reviewed due to their potentially profound implications. Among the major issues commonly covered in a divorce decree or agreement are: alimony, sometimes referred to as “spousal” or “separate maintenance”…
Grounds to Modify Child Custody
Generally, a couple who divorces or legally separates must make a determination regarding the physical and legal custody of their children and visitation rights, either by mutual agreement or court order. When an established child custody arrangement no longer works…
Alternative Ways to Handle a Divorce
Today, couples seeking a divorce have options to consider outside of traditional legal proceedings. Parties to a divorce are becoming increasingly aware of the expense, time and emotional toil of adversarial litigation, and are looking to options that better suit…