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Here is some helpful information regarding family and divorce law.
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"Taking several actionable steps prior to asking for a divorce can help streamline the process and hopefully, make it less adversarial for everyone involved."
https://www.davisfriedman.com/10-steps-to-consider-before-asking-for-a-divorce#
Learn about the common discipline mistakes that divorced or separated parents often make and how they can potentially be avoided.
"To ensure this holiday season goes smoothly for you and your family, we have compiled a list of tips that can help you co-parent your children throughout the holiday season with greater ease."
https://davidkinglaw.com/tips-on-how-to-co-parent-during-the-holidays-aft/
Illinois, which is considered a progressive state, is one of the states that have more protections in place than others when same-sex couples seek to adopt.
"The holidays are approaching, but if you are going through a divorce, it may not be a time of cheerful anticipation. However, with some preparation, you can approach the holidays with confidence. Here are some ways to prepare."
https://davidkinglaw.com/how-to-approach-the-holidays-during-a-divorce/
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly affected everyone in different ways, with vulnerable populations often being hit particularly hard. Nowhere is this more apparent than for victims of domestic abuse.
"While every situation is different and your approach to divorce will vary depending on your unique needs and concerns, in most cases fault is simply not an issue in a divorce."
Picking a family law attorney to handle your sensitive case can seem daunting. Thankfully, we're sharing tips to help you with your choice.
Often, a divorcing couple or divorced couple will have a lot of residual anger toward each other and will unconsciously, or even consciously, talk unfavorably about their co-parent to the child or children. This can cause children to see their other parent differently, and in some cases, even reject them. In family law, this process is often referred to as “parental alienation.”
Do you know how a divorce will affect your taxes? This is often overlooked when spouses divorce, so we're shedding light on the subject.
"Joint accounts can be a healthy and transparent way to help foster communication and trust between a couple. When spouses have shared goals and expenses, keeping a portion of their funds in a joint account can make sense. Doing so can make it easier to manage finances, and should an unforeseeable event occur or in the case of an emergency or death, the presence of a joint account allows the other party to access funds immediately."
https://www.davisfriedman.com/should-you-and-your-spouse-share-a-joint-account
Creating a cohabitation agreement in advance is a smart way to offset some potential complications of sharing a home if things don’t go as planned.
If you are going through a divorce or a parentage case, the most important final paperwork that will be entered will be your parenting plan.
Unlike a divorce certificate, which is issued by the state, the divorce decree is issued by a court, letting both parties know they are officially unmarried. It is like a contract in that it is legally binding and establishes all of the agreements set forth during the divorce._
https://davidkinglaw.com/what-if-ex-spouse-violates-divorce-decree/
Davis Friedman discusses how relocating with your child after your divorce can be a bit more complicated than it sounds on paper.
Establishing paternity helps mothers and fathers alike, as well as providing access to many rights and lifelong implications for children.
When your new relationship progresses, it’s understandable to want the people closest to you to meet your new significant other. When it comes to your children, though, it’s best to be very clear about your motives before considering an introduction.
https://www.davisfriedman.com/introducing-your-children-to-a-new-significant-other