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Understanding Your Options In DIvorce

If you are considering filing for divorce, you may be confused by some of the terminology, specifically with respect to the different divorce proceedings. Here's a quick guide to help you sort out some of your options.

How to Improve Your Credit Score After Divorce

Typically, one spouse is in charge of paying the household bills. What happens when you find out he wasn't? Or you find out that she had way more credit cards than you thought and they are maxed out? Get your financial life in order after the divorce by following these tips!

Pet custody - who gets Tucker in the divorce?

If you are like most pet owners, your four-legged children mean as much to you as other people’s two-legged children. If you are married with pets, and the marriage ends in divorce, who gets custody? How do you decide? What do you do if you can’t agree?

Domestic Violence and Pets

Are you a victim of domestic violence and and don't want to leave your pet behind? Shelter Our Pets can help place your four legged friend a temporary foster home until you get back on your feet.

The Role of the Illinois Guardian Ad Litem

Your children are always going to be your primary concern during divorce, child custody, or parenting proceedings. During these difficult and emotional times, you need someone to look out for the best interests of your child.

The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement

You need to protect the assets you held prior to entering the marriage and assert your right to certain assets you and your spouse procure during the marriage.

Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Attorney

Information and questions to ask when you are looking to hire an attorney.

Honesty Is The Best Policy During Custody Proceedings

Helpful information when you are going through child custody proceedings.

BANKRUPTCY AND DIVORCE

A couple going through divorce in Arizona often find it helpful to include declaring bankruptcy as part of the plan to divide assets. Our attorneys can help you with both your bankruptcy filing and your divorce as we have dedicated bankruptcy attorneys and an experienced family law department.

Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation

Learn whether mediation is right for you

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