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Divorce impacts people in many different ways. I’ve represented spouses with little financial knowledge who suddenly had to take charge of the household budget and parents navigating the complexities of raising children across two separate homes. These challenges are often intensified by the strong emotions that accompany the process. To help address these demands, many […]| Berger Schatz
Despite the rise in emerging electronic payment methods like Apple Pay, Venmo and Zelle, it may sound surprising that cash is still the most common form of payment. While cash has its advantages, it can complicate divorce cases, especially for a spouse divorcing a partner who is paid in cash at work or primarily handles […]| Berger Schatz
It’s been more than five years since it became legal for adults aged 21 and older to possess, purchase and consume limited amounts of cannabis in Illinois. In that time, usage appears to have become more common, or at least more readily disclosed, and it is increasingly becoming an issue in divorce cases involving children. […]| Berger Schatz
David Levy explains steps you can take to help your children navigate and feel support during the divorce process.| Berger Schatz
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP are more than just financial buzzwords. These forms of cryptocurrency have become part of everyday vocabulary. Although it’s difficult to definitively say how many American adults own cryptocurrency, one source estimates it could be as high as 28%. Yet, these items have already become a point of contention in divorces. Until […] The post Decrypting Divorce: How to Find & Divide Cryptocurrency appeared first on Berger Schatz.| Berger Schatz
Our second Educate Empower Roundtable event explored the intersection of addiction and divorce. It featured an informative conversation with panelists Gibson Smith, a recovery coach with 16 years of sobriety who shared his personal story of divorce and addiction; Mike Gammel, President and CEO of TrueTest Labs, which specializes in family law drug and alcohol […] The post Video: Addiction & Divorce Roundtable appeared first on Berger Schatz.| Berger Schatz
Some of the most emotionally charged divorces involve a spouse struggling with addiction. Our team is addressing the intersection of addiction and divorce.| Berger Schatz
Depending on your circumstances mediation can be an effective setting for mitigating conflict. In this article Dina Warner addresses 4 common mediation concerns.| Berger Schatz
Michael Berger gives a detailed guide on Illinois' no-fault divorce law. Learn about the history, benefits, and expert advice.| Berger Schatz
If you're going through a divorce and are worried about who gets custody of the low mortgage rate, here are some things to consider to make the process smoother.| Berger Schatz