Is divorce mediation cheaper than going to court?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce mediation on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Divorcing couples often feel anxious about many aspects of their upcoming separation, not the least of which is the drain the divorce will put on their pocketbooks. This is why a number of Illinois couples will look for cheaper alternatives than going to court, with divorce mediation considered one of those less expensive routes. Here are some reasons why mediation does not cost as much as litigious divorces. Money Crashers points out that, per Mediate.com, a typical divorce that goes through the court system

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Visitation: What it means and why Illinois courts may grant it

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, April 29, 2019. Typically speaking, Illinois family courts will award both parties of a divorce custody of the child or children. Joint custody is the preferred custody setup, as it grants both parents equal decision-making rights and ample time with the child. Visitation, on the other hand, is one of the least favorable options. According to FindLaw, the Illinois courts may choose to restrict one or both parents’ parenting time by awarding visitation if it believes that doing so will prevent serious endangerment to the child. The

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Divorce and your financial future

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Illinois residents who have made the hard choice to get divorced must wrestle with many challenging steps through the process of reaching a final settlement. For families with children, certainly determining when each parent will have time with the kids may be one of the hardest elements of a divorce. When it comes time to focus on financial matters and how to split assets, emotions may run high as well especially when the topic of how to split debt arises. Money Management International explains that

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What is a divorce coach?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce mediation on Monday, April 1, 2019. Even if you opt for a collaborative process rather than litigation, divorce in Illinois can be a difficult process to navigate. A collaborative divorce requires both you and your spouse to hire an attorney to represent you. However, there are tasks involved in the process that are beyond the purview of a divorce attorney to perform. A divorce coach serves a different function than an attorney in a divorce proceeding, providing you with personalized encouragement, guidance and motivation throughout the process as an independent

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Singer jailed in Cook County over child support arrears

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Monday, March 18, 2019. If asked, most divorced parents in Bloomington might say that they have no issue with paying child support. Even if they happen to harbor resentment towards their ex-spouses, they may understand that their child support payments are not meant for their ex-spouses’ benefit, but rather to assist their children. Sadly, disputes between former spouses may ultimately lead to accusations of one withholding child support as a form of punishment. That is the accusation being made by the wife of singer R. Kelly. She claims

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Taxes and alimony agreements and modifications

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Saturday, March 2, 2019. This tax season is the first year that residents in Illinois will be filing returns based on a majorly revised tax code. The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has taken full effect and for divorcing or divorced couples, this law has ushered in some significant changes that you should be aware of. As explained by MarketWatch, taxation for spousal support payments is getting a lot of attention these days. Historically, the person who received alimony was required to claim the money as income on their

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