Written by Kimberly R. Nelson, C.F.A., C.D.F.A.

When I sit down with clients who are considering a divorce or already have the ball rolling, I have learned that deciding what to do with the family home has far more to do with emotions than it does with practical financial planning. Our homes are our...

People often think of the divorce process as "one size fits all". However, there are a number of different types of divorce processes.  The method that a couple chooses is typically influenced by how well they can reach agreement in the dissolution of their marriage.  Alimony, child support, custody...

Written by Lauren Pearl

I think we can all agree: life is stressful. And that stress can come at you from all angles. It would be nice if there were a manual for how to have an easy divorce with no stress but there are certain life events that are particularly stress-inducing: 

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Written by Chicago-based Litigator, Brendan J. Hammer, Esq.

We don’t come to anything as a blank canvas when we’re adults. We have complicated backgrounds, genetic predispositions, specific experiences, and unique psychological baggage that has been shaped over time. Because of this unavoidable rea...

Written by Certified Family Law Specialist Peter M. Walzer, Esq.

We love to watch the antics of divorce lawyers on TV serials such as Suits, Boston Legal, or The Practice. While these shows are fun to watch, they are miserable to live through. You may have a handsome or beautiful attorney, who can ...