Every state treats grandparent visitation differently. In Illinois, grandparents do not have an automatic right to visit their grandchildren when their grandchild’s parents are divorced or separated. In fact, the bar for a grandparent to seek and get visitation is...
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Month: August 2021
What happens to stocks in divorce?
Many people spend significant time, money, and effort building a solid stock portfolio. Divorce can significantly impact such investments. It is important to know how the court may handle your investment portfolio, stock options and restricted stock. Timing is...
Legal child custody and your children’s health
When Chicago parents split up, they must work out an allocation of parental responsibilities. Actually, they have to deal with two forms of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody, or parenting time as it's known in Illinois, is what most of us think about when...
Division of retirement plans in a divorce
A few months ago, we wrote about some of the issues older couples face when divorcing. One of the items addressed was the division of retirement accounts. Today, we’re back with specifics about how you can determine the value of different retirement plans that are...