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March 16, 2020

How do i proceed with a divorce or child custody during the pandemic?

Watson Law is the only law firm in central Illinois that has been providing a nearly complete digital service for...
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March 16, 2020

How do I proceed with a divorce or child custody during the pandemic?

Watson Law is the only law firm in central Illinois that has been providing a nearly complete digital service for...
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December 27, 2019

Common reasons to seek a child custody modification

Many families in Central Illinois have a child custody order in place. These arrangements are created when a couple goes...
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December 27, 2019

Common reasons to seek a child custody modification

Many families in Central Illinois have a child custody order in place. These arrangements are created when a couple goes...
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December 19, 2019

Tips for making custody situations less stressful

Child custody matters are often challenging for the parents, but it is imperative that they always make decisions that are...
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December 12, 2019

What happens to retirement accounts in a divorce?

For Peoria area residents, retirement accounts are often one of the most valuable assets they own besides their home. In...
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November 29, 2019

Should you move out of the family home during a divorce?

Although Peoria couples do not anticipate their marriage will end in a divorce, this unfortunate occurrence happens to many. If...
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November 14, 2019

Is a spouse entitled to inheritance money in Illinois?

An inheritance is a gift that a person receives from a cherished family member or friend. An inheritance is a...
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November 1, 2019

Illinois grandparents’ rights

Many families in the Peoria area have had a divorce affect their family. Despite a couple’s best intentions, their marriage...
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October 24, 2019

A prenuptial agreement can protect you in the event of divorce

Whether you and your partner decide to create a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot is a personal decision. While...
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October 17, 2019

Overview of the child custody mediation process

When it comes to allocating parental responsibilities, many parents in the Peoria area may want to consider mediating as an...
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October 3, 2019

How are medical expenses handled for child support purposes?

One of the most important considerations when it comes to child support is figuring out how the two parents will...
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September 19, 2019

What might happen to my business after my divorce?

A person’s interest in a family business can be hotly contested issue during the Illinois divorce process. For one, it...
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September 5, 2019

Valuing investment real estate is a tricky prospect

A previous post on this blog talked about how, in reality, it was a rather amazing thing that the divorce...
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August 27, 2019

Divorce is coming: Red flags you can see

If you ask anyone who has been through a divorce, they will tell you that it’s important to learn all...
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August 22, 2019

What can I do if my self-employed ex isn’t paying support?

As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, many Illinois parents make their living through self-employment. For instance, many service...
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August 8, 2019

Some parenting issues related to school

With school starting up again soon, early August may be a great time for Peoria, parents who are subject to...
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July 25, 2019

Legal separation in Illinois

There are reasons why many people in the Peoria area may not want to go through the process of a...
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July 11, 2019

Dads can be single custodial parents as well

Although some people may not realize it, single Illinois dads doing their best to raise their children are a fairly...
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July 3, 2019

Don’t let divorce ruin your retirement plans

Saving enough money for retirement is difficult enough without any unsuspected issues coming to light. If you decide to divorce,...
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