In divorce cases involving a business or a spouse who is an executive at a large company, both spouses will be seeking their fair share of assets. In this podcast, Chuck Roberts – a DuPage County divorce attorney – discusses what couples can expect as they go through the divorce process. He outlines some of the issues that may come up during a divorce involving a business, what you need to know about business valuation – including what and who is involved in the process – and what both parties can expect following a divorce.

In many cases, couples have the option of settling their divorce privately through mediation or arbitration. One of these divorce methods may be right for you if you are able to communicate and cooperate with your spouse without having to involve the court. In this podcast, Warren divorce attorney Amy Shimalla outlines the differences and pros and cons of mediation and arbitration, what makes a couple ideal candidates, what’s involved in each process, and much more.

Before starting the divorce process, your attorney will educate you on several divorce options, including litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce. Whether you are going through an amicable, high-conflict, or financially complex divorce, a Collaborative Divorce could be the right option for you. In this podcast, Warren divorce attorney Amy Shimalla discusses everything a couple needs to know about the collaborative divorce process – including which professionals are involved, what makes a couple ideal candidates, and the pros and cons.

Some unmarried, separated, and divorced parents will at some point face interstate child custody and support issues. This occurs when one parent wants to leave the state or country, with or without their children. Alexandria family law attorney Carolyn Grimes examines some of the most common interstate issues parents can be faced with and offers advice on how to handle these situations.

In cases where a spouse is a federal employee – such as a military service member or foreign service worker – who is receiving federal benefits, certain issues may arise during and after a divorce. Alexandria family lawyer Carolyn Grimes discusses some of the most common concerns parties have when benefits are involved – including how pensions are divided and what happens to health care benefits in a divorce.

When dividing property and assets, the court will consider how pensions and retirement accounts will be divided between the spouses. In this podcast, Alexandria divorce lawyer Carolyn Grimes helps individuals going through a divorce understand one of the most difficult – and complicated – aspects of the property division process. Listeners will learn about how benefits are divided, the role of QDROs, potential issues to watch out for, and more.

When divorce occurs between a military service member and their spouse, there are unique issues involved. Whether you are considering divorce, going through the process, or have already finalized your divorce, Alexandria divorce attorney Carolyn Grimes discusses the rights and benefits you may be entitled to in a military divorce in Virginia.

When a parent is accused of child abuse or neglect during a divorce, it can result in the involvement of Family Services. Laura Schantz, a divorce and family lawyer and mediator in Beaverton, outlines steps parents should take – whether they are being investigated or have requested an investigation of the other parent – to ensure their children are protected and have their needs met during the divorce process.

In some family law cases involving children, third parties may seek custody or visitation rights. Grandparents, stepparents, other family members, or even close family friends can receive custody of or visitation in cases where the children are either not receiving the necessary care from their parents or the parents are denying the third party contact with the children. Family lawyer and mediator Laura Schantz discusses what rights third parties can expect to have and what steps need to be taken to claim them.

In some cases, a party will be ordered to pay spousal maintenance to their ex-spouse after their divorce. Before ordering maintenance, a court will consider many factors, including the income of both spouses and the length of the marriage. Whether you’re the payor or on the receiving end, DuPage County family lawyer Chuck Roberts discusses the most common issues related to spousal maintenance in Illinois and how to deal with them – both during and after your divorce.