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Woman prepares to take custody case to Supreme Court

June 10, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, June 10, 2019. Any standard child custody case in Bloomington can be rife with complexities. Throw in the matter of jurisdiction, and a matter can suddenly become a case study in reviewing legal precedents. One can only imagine how much more complicated a case can become when questions of jurisdiction (or even “home state” affiliation) cross international boundaries. Suddenly, what may have been a case of a parent simply taking their children back to their home countries can become an international abduction that requires not only the

How do you have a friendly divorce?

May 24, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Friday, May 24, 2019. Couples seeking divorce in Illinois are almost sure to face some emotional challenges. If the divorce becomes contentious, that makes the proceedings much harder, both mentally and financially. An article in Psychology Today provides some tips for a collaborative divorce. One suggestion is to look at the divorce as a gradual process, instead of one single event. Do not wait until after the settlement agreement is signed to start seeking emotional closure. Begin accepting that the relationship has ended well ahead of settlement negotiations. This

Is divorce mediation cheaper than going to court?

May 9, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce mediation on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Divorcing couples often feel anxious about many aspects of their upcoming separation, not the least of which is the drain the divorce will put on their pocketbooks. This is why a number of Illinois couples will look for cheaper alternatives than going to court, with divorce mediation considered one of those less expensive routes. Here are some reasons why mediation does not cost as much as litigious divorces. Money Crashers points out that, per Mediate.com, a typical divorce that goes through the court system

Visitation: What it means and why Illinois courts may grant it

April 29, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, April 29, 2019. Typically speaking, Illinois family courts will award both parties of a divorce custody of the child or children. Joint custody is the preferred custody setup, as it grants both parents equal decision-making rights and ample time with the child. Visitation, on the other hand, is one of the least favorable options. According to FindLaw, the Illinois courts may choose to restrict one or both parents’ parenting time by awarding visitation if it believes that doing so will prevent serious endangerment to the child. The

Divorce and your financial future

April 6, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Illinois residents who have made the hard choice to get divorced must wrestle with many challenging steps through the process of reaching a final settlement. For families with children, certainly determining when each parent will have time with the kids may be one of the hardest elements of a divorce. When it comes time to focus on financial matters and how to split assets, emotions may run high as well especially when the topic of how to split debt arises. Money Management International explains that

What is a divorce coach?

April 1, 2019

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce mediation on Monday, April 1, 2019. Even if you opt for a collaborative process rather than litigation, divorce in Illinois can be a difficult process to navigate. A collaborative divorce requires both you and your spouse to hire an attorney to represent you. However, there are tasks involved in the process that are beyond the purview of a divorce attorney to perform. A divorce coach serves a different function than an attorney in a divorce proceeding, providing you with personalized encouragement, guidance and motivation throughout the process as an independent

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