Divorce can be stressful and costly. Litigation makes that even more so. Most families and divorcing couples will benefit if they can resolve their differences outside of court, before ever starting the divorce process. It helps protect your privacy, your mental health, and your children if you have them. At Kulerski & Cornelison, our team…
A prenuptial agreement can be an awkward topic, but it is one of the most effective tools for protecting your financial future. A valid prenup can protect preexisting assets, businesses, inheritances, and much more from becoming marital property. If you’re planning a wedding here in Illinois, you should both consider a prenup to protect yourselves. …
Spousal support is often one of the most contested parts of an Illinois divorce. If you think you should be getting support as part of your divorce, or that you might have to pay it, you want a skilled Oak Brook attorney in your corner. Finding the right spousal support attorney means finding someone who…
During an Illinois divorce, there will likely be multiple status hearings. These shorter court hearings can be confusing for spouses who aren’t sure if these are a good thing or not. Really, they’re pretty neutral, but they are ultimately helpful. They help understand how the case is progressing and what still needs to occur to…
Reaching a settlement means coming to an agreement on all aspects of your divorce. This can save you a great deal of struggle and frustration. It can also save a lot of money in the long term. A divorce settlement checklist can help follow Illinois state laws and more easily reach an agreement. It ensures…
A divorce can be a daunting process that leaves you with a lot of questions. One of the big ones is how you’re going to resolve the case. While there is always litigation, such as going to trial, other options exist as well. One of the most common in an Illinois divorce is to use…
There are a lot of different types of hearings in an Illinois divorce. You might be wondering what a pretrial conference is, and what you should expect. Pretrials are meetings, usually between the judge and the attorneys, to get an idea of where things are headed and plan for the end of the case. No…
You haven’t filed your divorce yet, but you’re planning to. There are steps you can take ahead of time to help you prepare. While some of these steps you can take on your own, it is also advisable to get representation early to make your preparations more effective and efficient. At Kulerski & Cornelison, our…
If your spouse refuses to cooperate with your divorce, this can be really frustrating. However, Illinois law doesn’t allow one spouse to stop a divorce. If they ignore paperwork, refuse to negotiate, or get in the way in other respects, there are things you can do about it. It can be difficult to navigate on…
Many people of heard that you need “grounds” for a divorce, which is historically true. Illinois has moved away from this fault-based method, and now uses “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds for an Illinois divorce. Understanding what this means in your divorce is best answered with a legal consultation. At Kulerski & Cornelison, our team…
