by jamiemitchell | Oct 11, 2019 | divorce
Our law firm (with offices in Maryville, Edwardsville, and O’Fallon) handles divorce matters of every type and dimension. We have handled nearly every issue you could possibly imagine in a divorce. We don’t just address the legal issues. We spend the time...
by jamiemitchell | Sep 26, 2019 | divorce
John McElhenney has some thoughts he’d like to share with individuals about to take a deep breath and engage in the divorce process. Of course, that only makes sense if McElhenney himself is divorced and can personally relate to what he imparts. Can he walk the talk?...
by jamiemitchell | Sep 26, 2019 | child custody, child custody & support, divorce, high asset divorce, property division
It’s not uncommon for people to become frustrated or dissatisfied with their divorce or family law attorney as their cases progress. Some very common complaints are: my divorce is taking too long, my attorney never calls me back, or my divorce is too expensive....
by jamiemitchell | Sep 23, 2019 | property division
The thoughts of most divorcing Illinois spouses naturally turn to income as they contemplate the dissolution process and related negotiations. All asset sources need to be identified and accurately valued, with so-called “marital property’ being fairly distributed...
by jamiemitchell | Sep 23, 2019 | property division
“You have faced way more challenging issues.” So says a financial expert penning a recent divorce-related article for Kiplinger magazine. In this family law article, Neale Godfrey specifically discusses the increasingly common American reality of couples divorcing...
by jamiemitchell | Aug 22, 2019 | prenuptial agreements
The bottom line concerning a prenuptial agreement in Illinois is direct and simply stated. We stress on our website at the established The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell, LLC (with locations in Maryville, Edwardsville, and O’Fallon) that a prenup “will greatly...
by jamiemitchell | Aug 22, 2019 | property division
Most divorces in Illinois and elsewhere typically feature some angst and emotional upheaval. That spells a divorce norm far more than it does an anomaly. It is therefore entirely reasonable for divorcing readers of our blog posts at The Law Office of Jamie Mitchell in...
by jamiemitchell | Aug 22, 2019 | child custody
Back-to-school season is wrought with emotions for both children and parents. Children might be apprehensive and excited, while parents are a little nostalgic as their children age, and there is no doubt that returning to school can cause a lot of stress as well. That...
by jamiemitchell | Aug 20, 2019 | property division
A recent Forbes article evokes strong breakup-linked imagery when it refers to “looking down the barrel of a high-asset divorce.” And it centrally conveys what is often in the sights for an impending ex-spouse. Complexity for one thing. And the potential for discord...
by jamiemitchell | Jul 12, 2019 | divorce
What are you feeling as you head toward divorce? Common answers include hurt, anger, shame, guilt, stress, fear and anxiety. You’re unlikely to answer that you’re feeling “optimistic” or “co-operative,” but it’s important during a divorce to stay focused on your...
