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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 | Feb 24, 2020 | Firm News
The birth of a child is often a joyous experience for Illinois parents. They may spend time talking about the future and imagining the life their child will lead upon reaching adulthood. They think about making memories together and worry about their child’s safety....
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
Providing for family members is a priority for many Illinois residents. They work hard, save when they can and plan for retirement. Another way to provide for loved ones is to create an estate plan, which serves two primary purposes -- to leave an inheritance for...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 17, 2020 | Child Custody
When an Illinois couple’s divorce is finalized, it will contain orders regarding custody if they have children. Both parties are required to comply with the order, which means neither party can simply make changes the custody arrangements on his or her own. For this...
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....
