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Using a parenting plan to avoid disputes

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 24, 2020 | Divorce

Working together to raise children can be challenging for married couples, let alone those who are divorced. Knowing this, Illinois couples who are still in the process of divorcing would probably benefit from sitting down and carefully designing a parenting plan to...

Should you try to keep negotiating or take your divorce to court?

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 11, 2020 | Divorce

Most Illinois couples who are ready to end their marriages do not want it to drag on for months or years. They want to get through the divorce process as quickly as possible, so they decide to try to negotiate a settlement. Unfortunately, with all of the emotions the...

Parallel parenting could prevent a child custody battle

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 9, 2020 | Firm News

Like couples in other parts of the country, many here in Illinois cannot simply turn off their feelings for each other once a judge signs the divorce decree legally ending their marriage. Even so, if they are parents, they need to find a way forward for the sake of...

Mediation could be the answer to child custody issues

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 6, 2020 | Divorce

Illinois parents whose marriages are coming to an end may readily agree to work together in order to resolve their issues in order to spare the family the stress and conflict of a traditional courtroom divorce. They may make this agreement in order to make sure their...

Dealing with debts in a divorce

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 4, 2020 | Divorce

These days, most couples, including many here in Illinois, have debts they incurred together during the marriage. Couples divide their debts in a divorce right along with their property. The divorce settlement or decree outlines who is responsible for the payment of...

Avoiding tax penalties when dividing retirement

On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 2, 2020 | Divorce

During marriage, many Illinois couples spend at least some time planning for their golden years. For many, that involves contributing to a 401(k) or earning a pension to fund those plans. If the marriage ends in divorce, the parties will more than likely each have a...

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