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On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 23, 2025 | Divorce
Many people who are going through a divorce often think about what the property division process will be like. If you’re going through this, you may become focused on what assets you get to keep and what debts you’ll have to pay. But, there’s a potential long-term...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 8, 2025 | Divorce
In child custody arrangements, the right of first refusal is a provision that provides one parent with the chance to take care of their child before the other parent uses outside childcare. The requirement for this to occur is usually included in the parenting plan...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 24, 2025 | Divorce
As summer quickly approaches, now is the time for co-parents to begin planning for the months ahead. Summer break can mean a welcome change of pace for children, but it also presents unique challenges for parents navigating shared custody or parenting time...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 8, 2025 | Estate Planning
Did you know that a will by itself may not protect your legacy? With only a will in your estate plan, your estate could be compromised by probate, disputes and taxes. You can more effectively protect your assets with the use of a trust. A trust is a legal arrangement...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 26, 2025 | Divorce
An estate plan can do many things to help people at various stages of life. Young parents can choose guardians for their children. Elderly individuals can make decisions about medical care. People of all ages can decide how their assets will be passed on to the next...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 20, 2025 | Divorce
People preparing for marriage generally need to be proactive about protecting themselves. For example, they may want to attend premarital counseling with their minister or pastor. Doing so helps ensure that the couple shares values and expectations for the marriage....
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Feb 14, 2025 | Divorce
Legal separation is an option for couples in Illinois who no longer wish to live together but are not ready or willing to divorce. Unlike divorce, legal separation allows spouses to remain legally married while benefiting from formalized agreements concerning matters...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jan 31, 2025 | Divorce
While you may not necessarily need to talk to your spouse during divorce, communicating can smoothen your process. You need to communicate effectively to avoid conflicts that may further complicate the process. Below are two tips for communicating with your spouse...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jan 16, 2025 | Divorce
Studies find that younger couples have a significantly higher divorce rate, so waiting a little can be beneficial. Between the ages of 18 and 32, the likelihood of divorce steadily decreases as the age of marriage increases, until, at 32 the divorce rate starts to...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Dec 31, 2024 | Divorce
After having a divorce conversation with your spouse and children, you may want to inform your other family members such as your parents. Informing your parents that you are getting a divorce can be challenging. You may feel your news might disappoint or hurt them....
