In Illinois, money that one spouse pays the other spouse during and/or following a divorce is called maintenance. Candace Meyers, a Chicago family law attorney, educates listeners and answers commonly asked questions about maintenance, including who is eligible to receive maintenance; how long does someone have to pay maintenance; how much can someone receive in maintenance; and how is maintenance paid from one spouse to the other.

In cases where an ex-spouse violates a court order – such as not paying child or spousal support, or violating the terms of a parenting agreement – there are steps a party can take to enforce the order. In this podcast, Chicago family lawyer Candace Meyers answers common enforcement-related questions and walks listeners through the process of enforcing a court order.

When a divorcing couple lives in an equitable distribution state such as Oregon, they can expect marital assets and debts to be divided equitably – not equally. In this podcast, Beaverton divorce lawyer Laura Schantz answers commonly asked questions about property division, including: whether or not fault ever plays a role in asset division; how retirement assets are divided in a divorce; things to consider when one spouse wants to keep the marital home; and much more.

Oftentimes in divorce cases, restraining orders come into play. In this podcast, Beaverton family lawyer Laura Schantz answers the most commonly asked questions about domestic abuse and restraining orders, including: how to get a restraining order in Oregon; what protections restraining orders provide; the importance of evidence in a restraining order hearing; and more. She provides advice to both victims of domestic abuse as well as those who have to defend themselves against false allegations.

Regardless of whether you’re divorcing in your 30s or your 60s, it’s important to pay attention to retirement assets such as a pension. In this podcast, Chicago divorce lawyer Arin Fife outlines what you need to know about the different retirement plans that may come up during a divorce – such as IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s – and how they’re divided. She also discusses the role of QDROs in a divorce, whether or not Social Security benefits can be divided, and much more.

In 2016, several changes were made to family law in Illinois, including changing the terms “visitation” and “custody” to “parenting time” and “parental responsibilities”. In this podcast, Chicago family lawyer Arin Fife explains what these changes mean for divorcing spouses with children in Illinois. She also discusses child support, including how the amount is determined and a new law that will go into effect this summer.

In the state of New Jersey, assets and debts are divided equitably between divorcing spouses. The court determines which assets are marital and which assets are separate, and considers numerous factors before finalizing a property division order. Sonya K. Zeigler, a Toms River family law attorney, discusses common issues related to property division in New Jersey, including: what a financially inexperienced person can do to ensure they get their fair share, whether or not gifts such as engagement rings are considered marital property, how pensions are calculated and divided during divorce, and tax considerations couples should be aware of when divorcing.

From what you should ask when choosing a divorce lawyer to when you should consider litigation, there are many questions divorcing couples find themselves asking during the divorce process. Sonya K. Zeigler, a Toms River family lawyer, answers the most frequently asked questions that come up during the divorce process in New Jersey.

Whether you are a business owner or executive – or the spouse of one – the division of company and business assets can prove to be very complicated. The property division process will often require not only the involvement of an experienced attorney, but also a forensic accountant who is skilled in the valuation of a business. In this podcast, Sonya K. Zeigler – a Toms River divorce attorney – discusses special issues in divorce cases involving business owners and executives and provides expert advice.

When going through a divorce, there are many questions that may arise as you deal with issues related to the divorce process, property division, child support and custody, alimony, and much more. Toms River family law attorney Abigale M. Stolfe answers the most common questions divorcing couples in New Jersey have, including: on what basis a divorce can be granted in the state of New Jersey; what’s involved in divorce mediation, including whether or not a mediator can provide legal advice to parties; whether it’s better to litigate in court or settle a case; and how a lawyer can help a person who is experiencing domestic violence.