Posts Tagged - Marriage
Marriages are cheap (to enter)
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on January 20, 2009 by John Steele
I was helping two people move on with their life this past week (i.e. wrapping up a divorce), and they seemed to be willing to at least talk about reconciling down the road. Don’t get me wrong, the wife was over it, and the divorce was going through. Read the rest of this entry »
Please Don’t Help
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on November 30, 2008 by John Steele
In recent weeks I have noticed a few instances where a client will attempt to ‘help’ their attorney when the parties are in front of the judge. Despite being the only person without a legal background within 10 feet of the judge, many clients feel that they need to explain their side of the case. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Kelly Thames in Uncategorized on August 12, 2010
Posted on November 28, 2008 by John Steele
As I get ready to take a long weekend and enjoy spending time with the family, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday. The next month always seems to go by in a big blur. Enjoy the turkey! Posted on November 28, 2008 by John Steele
As I get ready to take a long weekend and enjoy spending time with the family, I want to wish everyone a happy holiday. The next month always seems to go by in a big blur. Enjoy the turkey!
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How to Make Your Divorce Costly
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on October 20, 2008 by John Steele
Today I had two clients whose actions cost them more money. So it made me think, ‘Hey, let me mention 5 or so things I have seen clients do that ended up costing them more money. So here I go: Read the rest of this entry »
Spousal Bullies
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on September 26, 2008 by John Steele
I’ve discovered yet another good reason to have an attorney. This new reason applies more to female clients than male ones. Read the rest of this entry »
Silly Fighting Over $ (part 133)
Posted by Kelly Thames in Uncategorized on August 12, 2010
Posted on August 21, 2008 by John Steele
Recently I was in negotiations in a divorce and the last thing holding up the parties from signing the settlement agreement and finishing the divorce was how to divide up the last $400 in debt. Read the rest of this entry »
End of Summer Approaching.
Posted by Kelly Thames in Uncategorized on August 12, 2010
Posted on August 10, 2008 by John Steele
The end of summer means several things to me:
1. Football is almost here. Read the rest of this entry »
Your spouse’s Ex Can Get Your Assets!
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on July 20, 2008 by John Steele
If your spouse is paying child support or maintenance to their previous spouse, your assets are in danger. That is what the Illinois Appellate Court recently explained in IRMO Takata and Hafley. Read the rest of this entry »
Two Year Wait
Posted by Kelly Thames in Uncategorized on August 12, 2010
Posted on July 15, 2008 by John Steele
Illinois statute requires prevents a couple from getting a divorce until they have been living separate and apart for at least two years . . . unless BOTH parties agree to waive that requirement. In other words one spouse can hold up the marriage for 2 years if they want to. This can lead to one spouse holding the divorce paperwork for ‘ransom’, especially if that other spouse is ready to get remarried to the new love of their life. Such a roadblock can usually be resolved like just about everything else in life. Can you guess what one spouse can give to another to change their mind during a divorce? You guessed it! Money, and sometimes lots of it. Posted on July 15, 2008 by John Steele
Illinois statute requires prevents a couple from getting a divorce until they have been living separate and apart for at least two years . . . unless BOTH parties agree to waive that requirement. In other words one spouse can hold up the marriage for 2 years if they want to. This can lead to one spouse holding the divorce paperwork for 'ransom', especially if that other spouse is ready to get remarried to the new love of their life. Such a roadblock can usually be resolved like just about everything else in life. Can you guess what one spouse can give to another to change their mind during a divorce? You guessed it! Money, and sometimes lots of it.
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Replacing Attorneys
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on July 8, 2008 by John Steele
Any attorney who practices for a while will have a client fire them. It’s a shock the first time, because as attorneys, we sort of take on our clients problems and fight for them. Read the rest of this entry »
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