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...
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 28, 2020 | Divorce
For many Illinois couples, the largest asset they own is the family home. When a couple decides to divorce, the disposition of this particular asset requires a great deal of consideration, especially since few people own their homes outright these days. Even so, the...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce
As Illinois couples prepare to walk down the aisle and pledge themselves to each other forever, the last thing on their minds may be that it could all end. However, the possibility of the marital relationship not working out is there even with the best of starts. For...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 25, 2020 | Divorce
If you feel pressured to co-parent your children because friends, family members and society as a whole seem to think you should, that puts a tremendous amount of pressure on you and the other parent. The fact is that co-parenting is not for all Illinois parents. In...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jan 15, 2020 | Divorce
While everyone who gets married wants to believe that their union will last forever, four out of every 10 first marriages in the United States end in divorce. Ending a marriage can have devastating personal and emotional consequences for everyone concerned, but it can...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jan 6, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce can require spouses to split a variety of assets. While dividing property can be stressful, matters can get even more complicated if the couple has children. If that’s the case, Illinois residents may want to look into establishing a solid parenting plan....
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Nov 7, 2019 | Divorce
Your pet might be just as important to you as any human child. But a couple’s love for their pet can cause serious conflict when they decide to divorce. Millions of American households have pets, and a good number of those pets are dogs. Deciding who gets to keep the...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Nov 6, 2019 | Divorce
Nobody decides to get married with the intention of eventually getting a divorce. Your expectation when you say your vows is that you will spend the rest of your life with your significant other. The unfortunate reality is that this is often not the case anymore. In...
On behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Nov 6, 2019 | Divorce
On average, Americans spend about $15,000 per person on divorce. Between the costs of attorneys, court fees, appraisals, child custody evaluators and more, divorcing couples can have many expenses. However, divorce may be the best choice for your future, despite the...
