In 2019, people will need to begin planning their estates with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in mind. The act, created in 2017, has consequences that extend far beyond the simple increase in the overall exemption amount for an estate.As someone with an estate, one of the...
Month: November 2018
Navigating property division
Property division is often one of the most common causes of disputes in a divorce. With Illinois being an equitable division state, there is a lot of room for negotiation or disagreement on who should get what.Dividing your finances, your home and even your bills may...
For a successful divorce, learn to set boundaries early
You probably aren't used to having a lot of boundaries with your spouse. Unfortunately, redefining your personal boundaries is a part of moving forward, and there's simply no way to achieve a healthy divorce without them.Here are some tips on how to re-establish...
How to tell you’re ready for a divorce
You may not have expected marriage to always be easy, but you probably didn't expect it to be this rough all the time either.So, how do you know that it's time for a divorce as opposed to seeking therapy together as a couple? Here are the signs that it's time for a...