Getting married is one of the biggest events a person can have in his or her life. But sadly, marital happiness is something that only a lucky few enjoy. If you are heading for the divorce courts, then it is essential that you hire yourself an attorney who will make the process smooth and protect your interests in the best way possible. Well-renowned attorneys are what you need At The Walters Law Group, we are proud of having established ourselves as the attorneys who make divorce proceedings smooth andContinue reading
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Uncontested Divorce Can be a Wonderful Solution to the Dissolution of Marriage
People are getting divorced at an alarming rate. Though many divorces go through a considerable amount of “spousal fighting”, yours does not have to be so. An uncontested divorce is a wonderful solution if both you and your spouse seek to have proceedings that are civilized, discreet and most of all, in the best interests of the parties involved – including children. We can ensure that the breakup of your marriage is smooth and amicable With the attorneys at The Walters Law Group, the breakup of your marriage canContinue reading
Assertive Child Custody Lawyers in Chicago
With divorce rates spiraling, it is popularly agreed upon that children are the worst sufferers. For no fault of their own, they witness their families breaking apart. The effects are very often indelible in the minds of children of broken homes. If you are going through the breakup of your marriage, it is very important that your child’s interests are being addressed. To make this happen, a lawyer who is well-versed in matters of family law and child custody is essential. Child custody matters are not to beContinue reading
A Guide to Child Support Hearings
Child Support is one of the primary decisions in a divorce that involves a married couple with children. The spouse who looks after the child can either state financial independence or claim child support from the petitioner. If you want to claim child support and you are not sure how much you need to ask for, you can get a professional divorce attorney to negotiate on your behalf. Keep all paperwork ready If you are claiming child support, you need to prove that you have expenses related toContinue reading
Uncontested Divorce Tips
Most couples filing for divorce prefer uncontested divorce over lengthy contested divorce proceedings. Decisions in uncontested divorce are quick, mutual and less expensive. The time taken for the divorce is also considerably less than that spent in a contested divorce proceeding. Here are some useful tips to follow. Do your research about uncontested divorce settlement options and be ready to answer possible questions You are ready to settle all terms amicably in the divorce proceedings. Yet, there could be areas that need deep thinking and commitment. Alimony, custodyContinue reading
Some Factors that Determine who Gets Child Custody
Child custody is a very sensitive matter because it affects a child’s future. In order to ensure that the future of your child is secure despite the split in the family, it is important that his custody be given to the right parent. Domestic Violence If there is documented proof that one of the parents abuses the family emotionally, physically or financially, the other parent gets the custody naturally. Often, emotional security and a peaceful childhood is given preference over an opulent life for the child. Addiction ParentsContinue reading
Child Support – Tips for Reaching an Agreement
When a married couple divorces, child support becomes a raging issue if it is not sorted out amicably. The children may bear the brunt of ugly discussions and verbal spats. At times, a mediator can help both parents discuss the situation and make the right decisions. Obviously, the spouse who must pay for child support feels the need to negotiate and the spouse looking after the children seeks more support. Here are some tips to reach an agreement. Keep the proof ready If you are the parent seekingContinue reading
What is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce is an extension of “divorce by mutual agreement”. It is a process in which lawyers of both the partners cooperate with each other and work together in order to help their respective clients reach a quick and amicable settlement. As per family law, both the partners and their lawyers are required to sign a participatory agreement which states that in case a satisfactory settlement does not result from the process, the lawyers will pull out of the case. The role of lawyers is limited to participatingContinue reading
Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody
Couples going through a divorce need to make a special effort to ensure that their kids’ future is not jeopardized because of the case. When discussing the matter of child custody, children’s interests should be given top priority. Unless one of the parents is found mentally unfit for parenting, both the parents get equal parenting time be it joint or sole custody. In joint custody, decisions regarding the child are made jointly by both the parents. In sole custody, only the parent who has the custody makes decisionsContinue reading
Social Security and Divorce – Some FAQs
One question that family lawyers answer most frequently is “what happens to the social security benefits after the split?” Who can collect social security benefits? You should be at least 62 years old and married to the same person for at least a decade. You should not have remarried. Your personal benefits should be less than the ex-spouse’s benefits. You should be eligible for the benefits. You are eligible for them if your ex-spouse is remarried. If you did not work, you can receive social security benefits onContinue reading