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...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Divorce
One of the first steps in the property division phase of a divorce is assigning a value to all marital assets. For some assets, this will be simple because you can discover the cash value with little effort. However, when it comes to a business, this can be a tricky...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Apr 16, 2020 | Divorce
At some point, you may have suffered an injury due to the negligent actions of another party. It might have occurred at work, at a public place, or because of an automobile accident. After successful litigation of your case, you attain a settlement for your damages....
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Apr 10, 2020 | Divorce
High Asset Divorce If you are in a situation where you have a high asset divorce that will also be high profile, then it is smart to plan ahead before filing with the court. Once you file, everyone becomes aware of what is happening in your life. It is not possible to...
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Divorce
If you have read much of what attorneys have to say about divorce, you may have noticed a trend. Many family-law offices focus on a category of divorce strategies called alternative dispute resolution. This includes mediation and arbitration, for example. These are...
