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On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jun 28, 2023 | Divorce
When parents in Illinois decide to get divorced, they might have a hard time breaking the news to their children. This is true whether their children or preschool aged or in their late teens. Here are a few tips for sharing divorce news with children of all ages. Tips...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jun 19, 2023 | Divorce
The end of a marriage is a life-changing time filled with uncertainty as to what the future holds. Soon-to-be divorced couples are about to embark on a complicated and emotionally-charged legal process where decisions are made about custody and assets. One of the more...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Jun 15, 2023 | Divorce
Untangling finances during Illinois divorce proceedings can be complicated, especially if the two spouses share many assets. Fortunately, a few things can help make this process smoother. Here are some tips for getting one’s financial situation in order when going...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | May 31, 2023 | Divorce
Some individuals going through a divorce in Illinois may feel hopeless about the future. They might also find themselves avoiding situations and people they would otherwise enjoy due to feeling embarrassed about their marital breakups. But it does not have to be this...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | May 11, 2023 | Divorce
Just as relationships are often challenging, the divorce process can be just as complicated. However, not allowing emotions to dictate one’s decisions is one key to having a smoother divorce process. Here are a couple of tips for managing emotions during divorce in...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | May 3, 2023 | Divorce
Before your wedding day in Illinois, you may have thought the idea of signing a contract with your fiancée was unromantic and unnecessary. Now, years later, as you are considering moving on in life without your spouse, you might be glad that you signed an agreement...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 28, 2023 | Divorce
Financial planning during an Illinois divorce allows an individual to analyze and address the financial matters that crop up during the formal proceedings. In this way, the individual can make educated decisions to help create and maintain financial stability after...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 16, 2023 | Divorce
The family home is often a married couple’s biggest asset. For this reason, it is not uncommon in divorce proceedings to want to keep the family home in place of other marital assets. However, one of the most important factors to consider when deciding whether to keep...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Apr 1, 2023 | Estate Planning
Many individuals in Illinois assume that they do not need to create estate plans because they are not wealthy. But most people have more assets than they realize, and estate planning can help them to ensure that these assets end up in the right hands after they die....
On Behalf of Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain | Mar 17, 2023 | Divorce
When going through the divorce process in Illinois, some spouses may be tempted to hide their money from the other party. In some cases, divorcing individuals hide money because they do not think they will get fair decisions from the court. In other cases, divorcing...
