On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Divorce on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Some Chicago residents may wonder whether a prenuptial agreement can help protect a future spouse from debts acquired prior to the marriage. The issue often arises when a person with substantial assets enters into a relationship with a person who has accumulated several debts. Property acquired after spouses enter a marriage is divided equitably during a divorce in Illinois. However, property acquired prior to the marriage remains the sole and separate property of the spouse that acquired it.Continue reading
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Judge orders stay in child support case for lottery winner
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. After winning a large Powerball jackpot while knowing that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, a New Jersey father can breathe a slight sigh of relief. Although the man owes approximately $29,000 in back child support, a judge has ordered a stay for the warrant that was issued against him. The Passaic County Sheriff announced that the warrant has been stayed for a few days until the man is expected to appear in aContinue reading
Police arrest man allegedly $80,000 behind on child support
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Child Support on Saturday, March 30, 2013. Cook County officers were finally able to track down a Chicago father who had reportedly failed to pay any child support since sometime in 2004. Records show that he is currently behind in child support payments by $79,687. This amount seems to have accrued due to his complete failure to make any payments in over an eight-year period. Police officers received a tip that the 55-year-old man was residing on South Kolin Avenue’s 5600 block. They visitedContinue reading
Questions continue surrounding in vitro fertilization
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Family Law on Monday, December 24, 2012. Although no longer a new technique, in vitro fertilization continues to generate court challenges in family law cases. Parents in Chicago and around the U.S. should follow some court decisions closely if they’ve chosen to conceive children through in vitro fertilization. A recent landmark case is a graphic example of the continuing confusion. A father who fell ill in 2001 had his sperm frozen after receiving a dire prognosis. He wanted to give his wifeContinue reading
Kids’ insurance issues must be addressed
On behalf of The Walters Law Group, Ltd. posted in Family Law on Friday, December 21, 2012. When working on a divorce settlement agreement in Chicago or anywhere else, an equitable division of assets and liabilities is a primary goal of family court. The issue of how to split insurance coverage is often left to flounder until it takes center stage in the family law matter. The always important topic of health insurance seldom causes conflict and disagreement. Typically, the parent who has been responsible for health coverage will continue to do so. MostContinue reading