Archives for January 2020

What Happens to an Injury Settlement in an Illinois Divorce?

Injury settlements are generally classified as marital property when people divorce in Illinois, but there are exceptions. Although judges consistently rule that awards for injuries acquired during the marriage should be equitably divided, property interest begins on the date of the accident, not when the settlement check is received. Settlements may be determined to be non-marital property when people were hurt before they became married. How Marital Property Is Defined in … [Read more...]

When You Can’t Settle on a Parenting Plan in Illinois

by Denise Erlich

When parents who are divorcing cannot come to an agreement on their parenting plan, the courts will take a series of steps to help them come to an agreement. Those steps typically include sending the couple to mediation, appointing a child representative, and appointing a parenting coordinator. The goal in these cases is to help the parents come to a decision about their parenting plan, all while protecting the child and the child’s relationship with both parents. Step 1 – Mediation The … [Read more...]

Archives for January 2020

What Happens to an Injury Settlement in an Illinois Divorce?

When You Can’t Settle on a Parenting Plan in Illinois

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