Category: High-net Worth Divorce

  • FAQ: Why is an uncontested divorce such a good deal?

    There’s some people who already know that an uncontested divorce is fast, and affordable. But if you don’t understand why, you should read this FAQ about why an uncontested divorce in Illinois is so affordable.

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  • Faq: Cheap divorce for rich people

    If you’re rich, and you want a cheap divorce, the last thing you should probably do is ask your neighbor for a referral to a lawyer. You can get a cheap and fast uncontested divorce for a flat fee – even if you’ve got a couple million dollar net worth and your 16-year-old kid drives a Range Rover to Lake Forest academy.

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  • To divorce for a flat fee . . .

    Say you want to get divorced for a flat fee. You don’t think you want to handle your uncontested divorce yourself, but you are worried about lawyers fees. If you are that type of person, then to get a flat fee uncontested divorce you can . . .

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  • Uncontested Divorce – Myths Busted!

    As an uncontested divorce lawyer in the Illinois counties of Cook, Lake, and DuPage, I help people get an uncontested divorce for a flat fee. It’s usually quick, and affordable – with a lawyer. But I noticed there are certain myths out there. So this article is about busting Illinois uncontested divorce myths. (more…)

  • Lake County Uncontested Divorce

    As a Lake County, Illinois divorce lawyer, I am able to help clients get a fast and affordable uncontested divorce in lake county. And it doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment in Waukegan or a lake-front mansion in Lake Forest – it is possible to get an uncontested divorce in Lake County – for a flat fee. This article is about how to make that happen. (more…)

  • Steps to Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: 401k, pension, IRA, 403b, TSP

    If you or your spouse has a retirement account and you want to get an uncontested divorce in Illinois, there are a few things you should know. You can check out his article, or call me at 224-300-0529.

    As a flat fee uncontested divorce lawyer in Illinois, I can tell you that dividing retirement accounts is often confusing. In an uncontested divorce – or even in a contested divorce that settles – splitting retirement assets often takes planning and a bit of financial analysis. So whether your dividing a pension, 401k, IRA, 403b, or deferred compensation – check out this article to demystify the process a bit. (more…)

  • Spouse won’t agree to divorce? Introduce reality!

    If you want a fast and affordable divorce in Illinois, then an uncontested divorce is for you. But what if your spouse won’t agree? Whether you live in Cook, DuPage, or Lake county, you need the agreement of your husband or wife to get divorced in Illinois.

    One thing that can be useful in getting your spouse to agree to an uncontested divorce is to give him or her a dose of reality. Below are a couple points that can be useful in encouraging someone to get an uncontested divorce. (more…)

  • High-net worth people: uncontested divorce is possible

    I’ve noticed many high-net-worth people think they need a price divorce lawyer for their divorce – even if its uncontested.

    Even if you are a high-net worth person, you can get divorced with an affordable uncontested divorce.

    The process can be easier than you might think; to understand what I mean, check out my article “Divorce after one visit to court? Yes!

    Expensive = Better?

    An expensive lawyer is not always better, even if you have substantial assets, own a business, and have other serious financial concerns. How do I know this? I have review their work.

    For instance, I currently have a client that previously hired a very expense and renowned firm for his divorce. I review his marital settlement agreement (MSA) and his joint parenting agreement (JPA). It was terrible. It was hard to understand, contained very ambiguous provisions, and didn’t seem to anticipate obvious contingencies that would occur. Now, years later, he is back in court.

    Does paying more make you feel better?

    Luxury goods are sometimes priced high simply to create the impression that they are worth more.  It’s marketing.

    And lawyer’s aren’t immune to using marketing strategy in their pricing.

    Do you want to meet a lawyer in fancy office downtown? Would you a front-desk attended to offer you coffee, or tea? If so, I can recommend various firms in Chicago where you will likely be very happy. Some even have original artwork on the walls.

    However, given that the work of expensive lawyers is often no better than that of more affordable lawyers, it seems that hiring an expensive lawyer will guarantee you one thing: that you will pay more. Such is particularly true in the case of an uncontested divorce

    Don’t get me wrong. There are some excellent, very expensive lawyers in Chicago ans elsewhere. If you can afford to pay an attorney $700 per hour, I can recommend someone to you.

    Otherwise, you may wish to get an affordable uncontested divorce. If you divorce involves financial issues such as business of pension valuation, those tasks are normally handled by experts, regardless of the attorney.

    What types of people get an uncontested divorce?

    Numerous of my uncontested divorce clients have assets well-over a million dollars. Millionaires get uncontested divorces in Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois. In DuPage County. In Lake County. In Will County. And everywhere else.

    Many of my clients are professionals who could choose to hire many other lawyers, but don’t.

    Some own businesses, multiple rental properties, and vacation homes.

     Starting a high-net worth uncontested divorce

    Unlike many lawyers handling uncontested divorces for a flat fee, I take pride in counseling my clients and approaching matters strategically. When you hire me to handle your uncontested divorce, I will be available to you. Please be wary of attorneys who push you off onto paralegals who know nothing about your case.