Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

What Makes A Prenuptial Agreement Invalid?

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A prenuptial agreement is a contract that spouses enter into before marriage to establish the terms of a divorce, separation, or disposition of property upon death. Although many people believe a prenuptial agreement should be considered if a person has significant assets before marriage and wants to protect them if there is a divorce, there are many reasons one may want a prenuptial agreement even in cases where the present assets are not large.   While a prenup can protect your finances a...   Read more ...  

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Are Personal Injury And Workers’ Comp Awards Considered Marital Property In Illinois?

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When property must be divided during a divorce, Illinois follows an equitable distribution rule, meaning the division must be equitable, which is not necessarily equal. One of the most challenging issues that arise with property division is what is marital and non-marital property. For example, if you have compensation from a personal injury or workers’ comp case, are those considered marital or non-marital property? If you have questions about property division after reading this blog post, o...   Read more ...  

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New Rule 909 Regarding Parenting Coordinators From Illinois Supreme Court

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Child custody matters can be among the most contentious in a divorce, and disagreements between a divorcing couple regarding parenting decisions and custody can complicate the case and prevent resolution. That is why the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced adopting new Rule 909, which sets up a framework for family courts to use parenting coordinators to resolve minor problems that cause conflict in family law cases. This article details Rule 909 and how it could affect a child custody cas...   Read more ...  

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Frequently Asked Illinois Child Support Questions

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All parents are legally required to support their children. When parents are married, they directly support their offspring, but if they divorce, the state court may order one party to pay child support. If you are in this situation, it is essential to understand Illinois’s child support laws. Below are common child support questions we receive. If you have additional Illinois child support questions, our Chicago child support lawyers can help today. How Is Child Support Determined In Illinois...   Read more ...  

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Must My Ex Sign Papers For Illinois Divorce To Be Final?

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Divorce is typically less contentious and difficult when both parties agree to end the marriage. But sometimes, one party will not want to end the marriage, so it is understandable to wonder ‘What now?’ This article explains the path forward if one spouse does not want to sign the divorce papers. If you have questions, our divorce lawyers in Chicago can help you today. What Is A Contested Divorce In Illinois? A contested divorce means that the spouses do not agree on the outcome of their div...   Read more ...  

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Does My Spouse Have To Agree To Divorce In Illinois?

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Deciding to get a divorce is never easy, but it can be more difficult if one party does not want to get divorced. Learn more about getting divorced in Illinois in this blog post, then our divorce lawyer in Chicago Michael C. Craven can answer any detailed questions you may have. Illinois Is A No-Fault Divorce State The first thing to understand is that Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. This means that the court does not require you to prove that the other party did anything untoward, such as...   Read more ...  

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