Posted on May 10, 2023 in Divorce

Getting a divorce can be a challenging process that will involve many complex concerns that must be addressed and resolved. Many of these issues are financial in nature, and they may be related to the property you own, the debts you owe, and the income earned by you and your spouse. As you work to negotiate a settlement, you may focus on your immediate needs and desires, including determining how living arrangements will be handled, making sure you have the resources needed to support yourself, and working out child custody arrangements. In the midst of addressing complicated legal issues and emotional concerns, tax-related concerns may be overlooked.

While few people want to think about taxes, it is important to make sure they are considered properly during the divorce process. The decisions made during the end of your marriage can have a significant impact on your financial future. To ensure that you are properly prepared to address tax issues, you can work with a divorce attorney at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC. With our experience representing clients in complex divorce cases, we can advise you on the tax concerns that may affect you and the options you may have for resolving these issues and protecting your financial interests.

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 Posted on April 24, 2023 in Divorce

Getting a divorce is rarely easy, and for many people, it can be a highly stressful and difficult experience. The breakdown of a couple's relationship and the end of their marriage can cause a variety of strong emotions, including anger, sadness, betrayal, or guilt, and this can make it harder for spouses to cooperate and resolve the various legal issues involved in their case. To make matters worse, one spouse may find out that the other has engaged in actions that may have led to financial losses, such as wasting money or other assets. These cases may involve mismanaged investments, squandered inheritances, and even property that has been intentionally damaged. Since these issues can play a significant role in matters related to the division of marital assets, it is important to understand how they will be addressed during the divorce process.

As you proceed with your divorce, you will need to make sure all legal issues will be handled correctly, and you can do so with the help of an experienced attorney. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we understand the importance of ensuring that marital assets can be divided fairly and equitably. We can advise you of your rights as you work to negotiate a property settlement, and if you have any concerns about the misuse of money or property by your spouse, we can make sure this issue will be raised in court and addressed properly. Our goal is to help you achieve an outcome to your divorce that will protect your financial interests and ensure that you will have the resources you need in the future.

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 Posted on March 30, 2023 in Divorce

Family law cases involving child custody can be difficult and stressful, even in situations where there is little conflict and parents are in agreement about how various issues should be handled. However, these cases can easily become contentious. In some cases, parents' negative feelings toward each other may affect how they interact with their children, and one parent may act in ways that could cause harm to the relationship between the children and the other parent. These actions and behaviors are often referred to as parental alienation, and they can not only affect matters related to child custody, but they can cause children to suffer emotional harm.

In situations where parental alienation has occurred or where a parent suspects that their former partner is attempting to alienate their children against them, it is important to address this issue correctly. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, our divorce and family law attorneys know how harmful parental alienation can be, and we work to help our clients respond to this type of behavior and ensure that they can maintain good relationships with their children. We always work to protect the best interests of children in these matters, and we do everything we can to protect them against harm and advocate for solutions that will allow for positive parent/child relationships.

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 Posted on February 24, 2023 in Divorce

The divorce process will involve numerous complex issues related to your finances, your living situation, your relationships with friends and family members, and your personal affairs. Reorganizing your life as you separate from your spouse, establishing new living arrangements, determining how to cover various expenses, and changing your routines can be very stressful. As you work out all the details related to the end of your marriage, one issue that can easily be forgotten is the change to your name.

A name change can represent a new beginning after a divorce, and it can help you put difficult times behind you as you establish a new life for yourself. However, understanding the steps you will need to follow when changing your name is not always easy. In addition to completing the requirements to legally change your name, you will need to update multiple different types of documents and notify various organizations. By understanding the steps you will need to follow, you can make sure you will be prepared to move forward after your divorce is complete.

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 Posted on January 26, 2023 in Divorce

When a married couple files for divorce, there are many important decisions that need to be made before their marriage can be legally dissolved. Many of the most important considerations will be related to the division of marital assets and debts. The process of dividing marital property can be complicated, especially when a couple has a high net worth or owns complex assets. When negotiating a divorce settlement that fully addresses all of a couple's assets and debts, as well as other financial issues, it is important to understand the different factors that will need to be taken into account.

At the law firm of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we have the knowledge, experience, and skills to help our clients resolve complex divorce-related issues. We have represented spouses in a wide variety of cases involving high-value assets, large incomes, and other factors that can complicate the divorce process. With our understanding of the divorce laws in Illinois and the methods that can be used to resolve disputes, as well as our dedication to advocating for our clients' interests at all times, we can help you complete the divorce process successfully and achieve an outcome that will allow you to meet your ongoing needs.

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 Posted on January 12, 2023 in Family Law

Family law can be a complicated topic. Spouses who are planning to get a divorce, parents who need to determine how they will share child custody, or other family members who need to address and resolve legal issues in family court will need to understand a variety of different laws and related matters as they work to resolve disputes and put workable solutions in place. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we work to educate our clients about the laws that apply in their unique situations, and through our blog, we provide helpful information about topics that may be important to people involved in these types of cases. We wanted to highlight some of our most-read blogs over the past year and provide updates about the issues discussed and the concerns that may affect spouses, parents, children, or other family members.

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 Posted on December 29, 2022 in Family Law

The breakup of a long-term relationship can be difficult for everyone involved, but it can be especially hard for parents who share children. If you are planning to get a divorce or are preparing to end a relationship with an unmarried partner, making decisions about how you will parent your children going forward may be one of the biggest challenges you will face. Creating a parenting plan that both parents can agree on can be difficult and overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize conflict as you make decisions about how you will share the custody of your children, while also putting a framework in place that will help you avoid arguments and disputes in the future.

The attorneys of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC understand the complex and challenging issues that often play a role in matters related to child custody. We work with our clients to help them create parenting plans that are tailored to their unique needs, while also offering practical and effective advice on how to minimize conflict with their child's other parent. Our goal is to help parents resolve disputes as amicably as possible while ensuring that they will have the tools and resources they need to provide for the best interests of their children in the years to come.

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 Posted on December 21, 2022 in Divorce

Justin Hartly and Chrishell Stause's divorce came as a shock to many, as the couple had been married for just two years. The This Is Us star filed for divorce from his wife in July 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple had met while working on the set of daytime television shows.
Hartley was the lead on The Young and the Restless, while Stause was a mainstay on Days of Our Lives. They tied the knot in October 2017 after being together for four years.

The news of the divorce spread quickly, and fans of Selling Sunset were
especially perplexed because only hours before the news broke, Stause had been selling “coffee with Justin Hartley” at a charity auction.

So why did Justin Hartly file for divorce? Unfortunately, there is no clear
answer to this question. Hartley cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce, but it is unclear what those differences were. Some have speculated that Hartley's sudden rise to fame may have been a factor in the split, as Stause had previously remarked jokingly that she would have taken her own life if she had ended up with the person she was with when she was 25.

It is also possible that the couple simply grew apart over time, as can happen in any relationship. Whatever the reason for the divorce, it is clear that it was a difficult decision for both parties. Stause has since opened up about her experience, saying that it was “hard, and it destroys your sense of self-worth to the point where all you can think is, ‘How could you do it this way?'”

At WKO Family Law, we understand how difficult it can be to go through a divorce. We are here to help you navigate the process and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with the legal advice and representation you need to get through this difficult time. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

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 Posted on December 16, 2022 in Parentage

Traditionally, families have consisted of two married parents of the opposite sex who share one or more children. However, even though this type of "nuclear family" may be thought of as the default situation, it is becoming less and less common in the United States. Many couples build lives together and have children without getting married. Married couples may get divorced and remarried, and people may have children with multiple different married or unmarried partners. When adding issues such as same-sex relationships and single parenthood into the mix, it can seem like there are endless different types of family configurations.

Regardless of how a family is structured, it can be important to establish and safeguard the legal relationships between parents and children. While this may not be an issue for parents who are married when their child is born, parents in other situations may need to take steps to establish paternity. This can provide benefits for the child as well as the parents. However, the procedures followed in these cases are not always clear, especially if disputes arise between parents about the identity of a child's father or the role that each parent should play in the child's life.

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 Posted on December 07, 2022 in Divorce

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's marriage was one of the most high-profile
celebrity unions of the 1990s. The couple, who married in 1995 after a
whirlwind four-day courtship, were together for three years before their
divorce in 1998. But why did Pamela and Tommy get divorced?

The couple's split was primarily attributed to a domestic violence incident in
February 1998. Lee was arrested for spousal abuse after leaving Anderson with
bruises, a torn fingernail, and fear for the safety of her two sons. Lee
pleaded no contest to the spousal abuse charges against him and was sentenced
to six months in the Los Angeles County jail. Anderson filed for divorce
shortly after the incident and requested custody of their sons.

Despite the domestic violence incident, the couple attempted reconciliation
after Lee was released from jail. Anderson spoke about their reunion on a May
1999 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, saying: "Tommy and I are
back together, working our family out. We're doing really well, and our
children are happy." However, the accord did not last forever, and the couple
split for the second time in 2001.

In 2008, Anderson and Lee tried for the third time at romantic bliss, but it
wasn't their last attempt at getting back together. The former spouses split
for good in 2010.

Though the sex-tape scandal undoubtedly stressed the stars' marriage, it
was not actually the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. It was a
case of domestic violence that rang the death knell for Pam and Tommy.
Unfortunately, it was a case of domestic violence that ultimately led to the
end of their marriage.

Today, both Anderson and Lee have moved on with their lives. Anderson is now
single after splitting from husband Dan Hayhurst in 2021, while Lee is married
to former Vine star Brittany Furlan. Though their marriage ended in divorce,
the couple still share two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee.

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