Each state has their own unique laws as it relates to dissolution of marriages. At the Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC, we have attorneys who practice family law in both Illinois and Indiana. There are key similarities and differences between the states regarding dissolutions.
Read MoreIn certain situations, supervised parenting time may be the only safe way for a parent to see their child. Whether it be a trusted family member or friend, paid individual, or free help center, supervised parenting time may be the best decision for you and your family.
Read MoreFor most individuals, going through a divorce or dealing with parenting issues can be a stressful and challenging period. Therapy is one major tool that nearly every individual will find beneficial.
Read MoreMost people have heard of prenuptial agreements, agreements entered into prior to marriage that govern in the event of divorce; however, less commonly mentioned are postnuptial agreements. Postnuptial agreements are entered into after the marriage occurs.
Read MoreDuring the pendency of divorce, people often wonder what rights or obligations they have in regard to health and life insurance. It is a common scenario that one spouse receives health insurance through their employer and the other spouse is included on the health insurance plan. When parties separate, a concern arises as to what the uninsured spouse will do for insurance, especially if they are not employed or not offered health benefits by an employer.
Read MoreSo your parenting plan or Allocation Judgment has been entered, and now you want to relocate – can you make the move? What happens next? The intended relocation will constitute a substantial change in circumstances, and therefore 750 ILCS 5/609.2 will apply.
Read MoreDissipation is the spending of marital funds, for a purpose that is not for the benefit of the marriage, during the time period after the breakdown of the marriage and the finalization of a divorce.
Read MoreThe home that parties reside in during the course of the marriage is often referred to as the “marital residence”. The marital residence is a part of the marital estate and each party is entitled to an equitable division of marital property.
Read MoreA family law attorney can have a variety of roles in cases, and each role plays a very different part in proceedings based on what an attorney acting in that role can and cannot do.
Read MoreAs participants in the COVID-19 era of family litigation, we have seen many issues arise, such as remote learning, mask enforcement, parenting time, not only modification to a schedule, but also make up time, holiday and vacation time as well as the question of whether parenting time should occur at all due to concerns of exposure.
Read MoreBut deciding to sign a prenuptial agreement is not about being selfish and keeping your assets to yourself, but rather about respecting and loving both yourself and the person you are committing your life to by imposing protections for yourself and each other.
Read MoreRecently, Section 607.6 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was amended by House Bill 2741. Section 607.6 addresses court-ordered therapy, and specifically, subparagraph d of the Section concerns the confidentiality of information about court-ordered therapy.
Read MorePreparing to go back to school is nothing new for many families, however, after over a year of online schooling, the transition back to school may look a little different year if your child’s school is going back full time or in a hybrid model.
Read MoreIn a highly contested divorce or parentage cases, a 604.10 evaluation is a formal evaluation by a mental health professional to assist the Court in determining the best interest of the children. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding 604.10 Evaluations:
Read MoreThe million dollar question: Can I get a 50/50 parenting schedule; is the other parent going to get it? There is no right answer and no one size fits all. We understand both the allure and fear that surrounds this hot topic.
Read MoreAfter the initiation of a parentage or divorce case, the typical next step is for each party to engage in the discovery process. The discovery process involves each individual turning over financial documents that show income, assets, and liabilities.
Read MoreAs the school year winds down, and summer fever begins to hit, parents face decisions about summer parenting time and activities. The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson is also gearing up for summer, by assisting families in creating a summer parenting schedule or ensuring that an existing schedule is up to date, and advising individuals about their summer travel plans and what they need to do in order to mitigate conflict.
Read MoreFees and costs are always a hot topic when deciding to retain an attorney. Individuals going through divorce need to also be prepared for other expenses that may come up during divorce proceedings.
Read MoreAs you navigate the tough emotions and changes that accompany divorce, it is important to have a strong support system that you can lean on and turn to.
Read MoreA parenting agreement serves as a guide to parents and should contain a wide array of information from the parenting schedule to who is responsible for scheduling doctor’s appointments.
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