On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Nov 13, 2020 | Divorce
Gray divorce is a term used to describe a divorce that happens when either you or your spouse is over 50 years old. According to Market Watch, approximately 25% of divorces in the United States involve older couples, and while the divorce rate is declining overall, it...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 20, 2020 | Divorce
Anyone may review social media contents posted online, even if a user changes his or her profile settings to “private.” During a divorce proceeding, friends and family may take screenshots of photos and then forward them to a soon-to-be ex-spouse. The...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 19, 2020 | Divorce
Communication is the key to any constructive association, including the attorney-client relationship. When speaking to your lawyer about your divorce you must be honest and resist withholding information. While speaking candidly is important, listening is also...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Sep 24, 2020 | Divorce
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may fall into the high-asset couple category on the basis of your pension and retirement plans alone. Such plans have become primary marital assets of most couples today. As marital assets, Illinois law requires you and...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Jul 28, 2020 | Divorce
When you decide to marry another person, you do not want to consider what would happen if that marriage dissolves. Still, many couples recognize the importance of a prenuptial agreement, despite the heaviness of the conversation. A prenup is a private agreement,...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Jul 10, 2020 | Divorce
When you seek a divorce in Illinois, you must give a reason to the court. According to the Illinois Courts, the only reason allowed in this state is irreconcilable differences. You cannot declare grounds that the other person did something to make you want to end the...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Jun 26, 2020 | Divorce
When it comes to divorce, you and your spouse are probably not on the best of terms. While sitting down and discussing how to amicably separate may not be on your priority list, it can make things much smoother in the long run, especially if you have children. An...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Jun 12, 2020 | Divorce
When Illinois couples start the process of a divorce, there are often sticky financial situations. One big issue among high asset couples includes hidden assets. The more assets someone has, the easier they think it is to get away with hiding some. But most people...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Jun 1, 2020 | Divorce
Deciding to get a divorce as a parent who does not earn an income is a frightening prospect. How will you manage without money of your own? While divorce as a homemaker may require a bit more preparation and planning, you should not let it stop you from moving...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | Divorce
In any divorce, dividing up items you own may be stressful. However, this is especially true in high asset marriages, where the monetary amount you are dividing up is exponentially higher. Professional factors Businesses thrive under creative input from different...
