Couples who create a prenuptial agreement before marriage enjoy benefits that can ease tensions in a marriage and make the divorce process easier if spouses choose to go their separate ways. Unfortunately, having a prenuptial agreement does not guarantee a smooth...
You always used prescription medications for your pain, but when the opioid crisis hit, your doctor stopped prescribing the dosages you needed. You weren't addicted or dependent, you were in chronic pain. Many people who had long used these medications to care for...
Quite a few different issues can impact the way that you split up your possessions and debts when you divorce. The total value of your marital estate will include all of your acquired assets and equity adjusted for the total amount you owe in debt, such as credit card...
The saddest part of parental addiction is the damage that the child(ren) suffer when their parents are actively using and not pursuing recovery. Fractured families struggle to remain together when one or both parents remains addicted to drugs. If you are a divorced...
The term "restricted license" most likely makes the average person think of a teenage driver who only has a learning permit and needs a licensed adult in the vehicle with them to drive. However, adults can also find themselves driving with a restricted license after...
As a result of your divorce, the court may require you to make child support payments to your ex-spouse until your children reach the age of 18. While it's good to know that you're doing your part in helping your children financially, there could come a point when...
It won't be long after deciding to divorce that you begin to ponder the impact on your finances. The way you prepare your finances for divorce can be the difference between success and failure. If you take the right steps, you'll feel confident in your ability to...
Imagine heading home after a night out in Chicago. Only a few blocks from your house, you suddenly see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. The police are pulling you over. The next thing you know, you are in the back of a squad car and the police...
Moving after a divorce is a good way to start fresh. For most parents, this is a local move that won't matter much when it comes to the child custody order. If your move is going to be farther away from your current location, you need to do some homework to find out...
If you own a business and are considering a divorce, it is important to choose your priorities carefully. While this may come as a surprise, the law typically classifies businesses as personal property, meaning that your spouse may have a legitimate claim to a portion...
