On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Nov 20, 2020 | Divorce
One of the most challenging parts of going through the Illinois divorce process is navigating the co-parenting dynamic. This can especially be difficult during the holiday season, when both parents would likely prefer to spend time with their shared children but not...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Nov 5, 2020 | Divorce
Money remains one of the chief causes of strife in a marriage, and likewise, it can cause major challenges during and after the divorce process. Specifically, divorced individuals may find themselves with smaller incomes for covering their bills, which may drastically...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Oct 23, 2020 | Divorce
Most people here in Illinois and elsewhere would agree that a marriage is a partnership. However, that does not necessarily mean that a couple should share everything if they get divorced. Some people should seriously consider a prenuptial agreement in order to...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Oct 9, 2020 | Divorce
Enough changes have occurred in the lives of families across the country and here in Illinois, so adding a divorce into the mix can make things a bit more challenging. Even though children generally tend to adapt well and bounce back quickly, they still need their...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Oct 6, 2020 | Divorce
Running a business is often time-consuming even when things are running smoothly, but so is getting a divorce. Putting these two things together can have negative consequences for both, if business owners aren’t careful. Even small changes to a company can add up to a...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Sep 24, 2020 | Divorce
Like anywhere else, children here in Illinois rely on their parents to help them through tough situations such as a divorce. How they cope with the upcoming changes largely depends on how their parents handle the situation. For this reason, it would be a good idea to...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Sep 10, 2020 | Divorce
Social media allows people to connect with friends and family across great distances. People use social media to find old friends or colleagues, build their social support systems and even blow off steam. Interactions on social media may seem harmless, but those...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Sep 7, 2020 | Divorce
Newly engaged Illinois couples may decide to take steps to prepare for the fact that their marriages may end at some point in the future. When creating a prenuptial agreement to handle property and some other financial issues, they need to be aware that they must...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Aug 24, 2020 | Divorce
An Illinois parent who does not have as much time with his or her children after a divorce may want to get into a position to renegotiate. In order to increase the odds of receiving more parenting time, it would be a good idea to take certain steps. Improving his or...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Aug 12, 2020 | Divorce
When Illinois couples end their marriages, one of the primary tasks they must complete is dividing the marital property and debt. When they begin researching how this is done, they will most likely come across the term “equitable distribution.” Understanding what this...
