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No-Fault Divorce: Understanding Divorce Requirements in the State of Illinois

Divorce / March 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

While some states assess blame, Illinois mandates no-fault divorce. However, many Illinois residents believe their issues hold legal influence. For instance, one spouse may blame another for an affair. In another example, spouses commonly cite emotional and physical abuse. Despite the accusation, Illinois’ “no-fault” status does not consider these issues to be legal grounds for …

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Divorce Mediation: Going Hand-in-Hand with Limited Scope Legal Representation

In Illinois, divorce mediation often leads to a less expensive, more amicable resolution. While many Illinois residents hire attorneys for the sole purpose of litigation, this tends to lead to a very draining process. However, Mediation offers an out-of-court alternative. When coupled with Limited Scope Representation, this strategy presents a nuanced alternative, customizable for both …

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Common Divorce Mistakes: 3 of the Biggest Dilemmas in Illinois

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / December 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

Common divorce mistakes take what can already be an emotionally draining process, and complicate the situation further. Even when both spouses agree that divorce is in their family’s best interests, the process still contains its share of trials and tribulations. More so, divorce almost always a grieving process. Notably, this grieving intensifies when the spouses …

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Homes in Illinois Divorce: A Useful Guide to Who Receives the Property

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Family Law / November 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

Oftentimes, couple debate their homes in the Illinois divorce process. With the emotional attachment in mind, many people place a firm “I want the house” attitude. Similar to all other aspects of the divorce process, splitting the home is rarely as simple as one person conceding. Taking on the role of sole homeowner calls financial …

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Illinois Divorce Costs: How Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce Compare

Divorce, Family Law / October 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

Illinois Divorce Costs Litigation Mediation Collaborative Divorce Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions LLC

When attempting to gauge Illinois divorce costs, the final dollar amount often depends on whether you’re pursuing litigation, mediation, or a collaborative divorce. As with any, “How much does it cost?” question, the unsatisfying “It depends” answer doesn’t offer clients a ton of value. Typically, traditional litigation presents the most expensive way to get a …

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DIY Divorce: The Challenge of Self-Representation in Family Law

Leave a Comment / Divorce, Family Law / August 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

DIY Divorce The Challenges of Self-Representation in Family Law Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, LLC

While DIY divorce is certainly allowed under Illinois law, family law presents numerous challenges towards self-representation. To help you along the way, here are 10 things you must know when conducting DIY divorce. 1) You Can Represent Yourself in a DIY Divorce Firstly, some parties are eligible for a “joint simplified dissolution” procedure. However, even …

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Tips for Surviving A Divorce

Divorce, Family Law / May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021

Surviving a divorce may seem impossible. Going through the divorce process is always difficult, even when both spouses believe it is in their best interest to separate. It is one of the most significant events in an adult person’s life in terms of loss and grief. The adjustment is more difficult for some than for others, but …

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce

Divorce, Family Law / May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021

One of the most difficult things parents who are getting a divorce must do is tell their children. It is important to explain to the children that despite their parents living in two homes, they will still be a family. Their family is just changing the way in which they live. Tips for How to Tell …

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How to Talk to Your Spouse About Divorce

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / May 7, 2021 May 7, 2021

Talking to your spouse about divorce is never easy. Ideally, it is best done in a counseling environment. But often, people come into our office unsure of whether they want a divorce, and if so, how they want to proceed. Is Divorce the Only Option? If a person comes into our office unsure if they really …

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Stimulus/Tax Refunds and Divorce

Divorce, Family Law / April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021

The government has ordered stimulus checks for most adults and children, which are either on their way or have already arrived. This may be a challenge for those who are now divorced but were married in 2019 and filed a joint tax return. The checks will likely be directly deposited in the account listed on the …

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