by jamiemitchell | Jan 16, 2020 | blog, divorce, finance, finances
After any life changes, people get the notion to change other areas of their life. For example, when someone gets a new job, they may feel like sprucing up their wardrobe or getting a new haircut. Post-divorce life isn’t any different. After going from the married...
by jamiemitchell | Dec 31, 2019 | blog, divorce, finance, finances
Divorce is hard. Taking the time to prepare can make it easier. In October, November, and December, we provided our best advice on how to prepare physically, mentally, and financially on social media. (Follow us here). In case you missed it, here’s a wrap up. Your...
by jamiemitchell | Dec 16, 2019 | divorce, finances, video
Our December 2019 theme is ‘How to Prepare Financially for Divorce’. This series starts with very practical advice on the documents needed. Check out attorney Jamie Mitchell’s suggestions.
by jamiemitchell | Dec 13, 2019 | child custody
In Illinois, it’s rare that anyone gains sole custody and parenting time. Unless one of the parents has been abusive, Illinois courts enter custody disputes with the belief that children do best when they have significant time with both parents. This means that as a...
by jamiemitchell | Dec 13, 2019 | child custody & support
Divorce is often harder for parents than non-parents. Custody battles can be bitter and hard-fought. Even when those questions are resolved peacefully, parents still need to work with their former partners to raise their kids. This means coordinating responsibilities,...
by jamiemitchell | Dec 13, 2019 | property division
In a surprising percentage of marriages, one partner has income, savings, or debt that the other partner knows nothing about. They may be hiding excessive spending, gambling, or a costly habit. They often think it’s short-term or unimportant, but their partners may...
by jamiemitchell | Dec 13, 2019 | prenuptial agreements
As Millennials are taking over the workforce, they’re rewriting many societal norms. They’re fast replacing Boomers as the dominant age group. They’re shopping online, retiring brick and mortar retailers, renting longer, buying fewer homes, marrying later, and getting...
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....
