Posted on August 07, 2013 in Divorce

Getting back into the dating game after being in a marriage for a long tim can be interesting, to say the least. While there are laws about things that you should and should not do, according to the Huffington Post, there are a few things that you should keep in mind as you are preparing for the single life. Do not Focus on What Your Ex is Doing This is not the time that you need to keep up with your ex. Do not worry about whom they are dating or how many dates they go on weekly. You absolutely do not have to prove anything by one upping them on the dating game. This is not a race and you should not put any pressure on yourself to go on dates until you are ready. Do not force it. Know What you Don’t Need While you are getting acclimated to life after divorce and not sharing your space with a significant other, do not fool yourself into thinking that all change is bad. There is nothing wrong with spending some time alone. You do not need a new boyfriend or girlfriend to be there with you all the time. This is a time of healing. If you do not afford yourself the time to heal, you will only be carrying baggage into the new relationship. Save the Intimacy for Later Loneliness can make you do crazy things. After going through a break up of any kind, you will love getting attention from the opposite sex. Attention is fine, but that does not mean that you should jump into bed with the first person or the first few people that give you that much needed attention. Being in a long-term relationship can cause you to lose a little bit of yourself. Take this time to get to know you before introducing yourself to the dating world. While your Kane County divorce attorney may not give you dating tips, they can definitely help you with any questions that you have regarding your divorce.

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 Posted on July 26, 2013 in Divorce

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 Posted on May 13, 2013 in Family Law

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 Posted on March 27, 2013 in Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

According to a report by News One, NBA icon Michael Jordan is ready to tie the knot again. He recently sent out wedding invitations for his April 27th wedding to fiancée Yvette Prieto. The invitation came with stipulations and so does the marriage itself. Guests who received the invitations also received a card that asked that they do not speak with any member of the media and that they do not divulge details of the ceremony to anyone. They are also asked to leave their cameras and phones at home because they do not want any photos taken or info sent out over social media outlets. In 2006, Michael divorced his then wife Juanita Vanoy Jordan who walked away with a $168 million settlement, the house and the kids. He apparently has asked that his new wife to be to sign a prenuptial agreement that protect him from losing his shirt in case the marriage to his 33 year old girlfriend doesn’t work out. The prenup states that they will both retain any assets that they bring into the marriage. It also states that in the event of a divorce, Prieto will walk away with a generous $1 million for every year she spends in the marriage. In addition, if the marriage lasts over 10 years, she will be given an even more generous $5 million settlement for every year of marriage to Jordan. Sources state that Prieto was reported as saying that she feels very good about her relationship with Jordan. They have reportedly been together since 2009. If you are contemplating marriage and are bringing a large amount of assets into the marriage, the smart thing to do is to have a qualified Illinois divorce attorney assist you in drafting a prenuptial agreement that will protect your finances in the case of a divorce.

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 Posted on February 15, 2013 in Divorce

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