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On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 22, 2021 | Divorce
The process of getting a divorce can no doubt be emotionally challenging to process. However, it can be just as difficult to navigate financially, especially for individuals with many assets or with high-value assets. Fortunately, a couple of tips can help with...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 12, 2021 | Divorce
One of your main concerns after your divorce may be your financial security. This is probably especially important to you if you were the lesser-earning spouse during your marriage. If you depended on your spouse for your financial security, a divorce can seem like a...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 9, 2021 | Divorce
Getting a divorce can no doubt be disrupting at any age. However, it can be especially challenging to navigate for those individuals who are older than age 50, typically referred to as baby boomers. Here are a few tips for navigating the Illinois divorce process in...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 25, 2021 | Divorce
The process of getting divorced can understandably spark a wide variety of emotions, ranging from disbelief to frustration and even concern. This is true even for people in Illinois who typically handle change well. Fortunately, a couple of tips may help individuals...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 12, 2021 | Divorce
For parents of young children in Illinois, one of the toughest parts of getting a divorce is figuring out how to co-parent following the divorce. This can be particularly challenging if the two parties struggle to get along with each other in their interactions....
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
Individuals in blended families in Illinois understandably face unique financial and emotional challenges in their daily lives. However, it is also critical that they take time to plan their futures through estate planning. Estate planning can help them to protect...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 12, 2021 | Divorce
Individuals in Illinois who are eager to get divorced may still find it difficult to break this news to their significant others. This is particularly true if the other party will likely be caught off guard by the decision. Fortunately, a couple of tips might help...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 11, 2021 | Divorce
In the past, many people may have shied away from getting a prenuptial agreement. Some people may assume they do not need one because they are not wealthy, while others may feel that it signals a lack of trust that the marriage will last. However, neither of these...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 2, 2021 | Divorce
The process of divorce can happen for a variety of reasons, ranging from financial struggles to adultery. However, as a general rule of thumb, couples’ chances of getting divorced are higher during certain seasons of their marriages. Here is a look at high-risk and...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jan 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
When people in Illinois think about estate planning, they often imagine taking steps to protect the money they have in the bank, or their prized family heirlooms. However, addressing digital assets is also an important part of the estate planning process. Here is a...
