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  • Juli Gumina Talks Divorce on WCKG Remarkable Radio with Mark Imperial

    Our very own DuPage County family law attorney Juli Gumina was interviewed in the spotlight feature "Let's Talk Divorce" with Mark Imperial of WCKG radio's Remarkable Radio show. In the interview, Attorney Gumina explains the most common concerns of her clients, the most common misconceptions of couples starting the divorce process, and some of the biggest pitfalls and mistakes she sees people ...
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  • Our Very Own Attorney Joseph Emmerth Releases His First Book on Amazon!

    Our firm, Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C., is thrilled to announce our very own Attorney Joseph Emmerth has released his first book on Amazon! His book, titled “Winning Your Divorce: The Top Ten Mistakes Men Make and How to Avoid Them”, is a comprehensive guide for men who are seeking a successful resolution to their divorce. This incredible accomplishment highlights his impressive level of ...
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  • Creating New Holiday Traditions Can Help Children Cope With Divorce

    Family traditions are an important part of the holiday season, but those that are going through divorce often find that old traditions are no longer feasible. When children are involved, this can create a parent-sized gap in the home and may even lead to excessive sadness or depression. Lift your child’s holiday spirits this season and create some new traditions – ones that each parent can do ...
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  • How Addictions Affect Divorce

    The causes of divorce are complicated and vary from couple to couple. One factor that ends many relationships is addiction. When a spouse has an alcohol, drug, or gambling addiction it puts an emotional and financial strain on a marriage. When a couple decides it is time for a divorce, the effects of addiction do not go away. Money Spent on Addictions May Affect Property Division Judges in ...
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  • Divorce Basics: Should You Keep Your Ex's Last Name After Divorce?

    Many of the decisions you make during divorce are guided, overseen, or regulated by law. In contrast, the decision of whether or not to keep your married name is purely personal. That does not necessarily make it any easier than the other choices you must make. If you are struggling with the decision to keep or married name or go back to your maiden name, the following considerations may help. ...
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  • Could Divorce Actually Boost Happiness in the Long Run?

    While divorce is far from a pleasant process, a new study suggests that, in some cases, it may actually boost your long-term happiness. This was especially true for women who had low-quality marriages to begin with. So, if you are thinking about filing for divorce, but are worried about what the future may hold, the key to deciding whether or not you should proceed may rest within the day-to-day ...
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  • Taking Care Of Your Health After Divorce: Avoid The Effects Of The "Divorce Diet"

    When people talk about divorce , they often focus on the financial aspects. Often overlooked are the emotional effects – the guilt, stress, anger, depression, or shame - all of which have the ability to significantly impact your life. In fact, recent studies have found that health can decline after divorce. Furthermore, there are experts who are starting to speak out about the physical effects of ...
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  • Making The Most Of Your Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits

    If you have recently filed for divorce and are coming close to retirement age, and your ex-spouse was the primary earning in your home, you may be eligible to receive his/her social security benefits instead of yours. Potentially, this may boost your income, at least for a while. Learn what you need to know about divorced spouse benefits, and how you may be able to use them to your benefit. Do You ...
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  • Protecting Your Financial Future In A Gray Divorce

    Divorce rates may be falling among the majority of Americans, but the rates for those aged 50 or older have more than doubled. Dubbed “gray divorce,” by some, these later-life divorces put each party’s financial future at risk. In fact, many fall into divorce-induced poverty – a situation in which a financially stable couple becomes impoverished after the effects of divorce. Careful planning, ...
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  • Should You File For Bankruptcy Before You File For Divorce?

    If you and your spouse are thinking about a divorce but you are in a difficult financial situation, you need to discuss whether you should put separating on hold to go through bankruptcy together or if bankruptcy is a step one or both of you might take following the dissolution of your marriage. In general, you do not want to try and go through both proceedings at the same time. The bankruptcy ...
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  • Three Reasons To Get A Financial Advisor During Your Divorce

    A divorce does not merely separate two lives; it divides two people’s finances. People go into a marriage with their own money, investments, and debt. Over time the two people combine their families, friends, homes and finances. When the marriage ends, so does this monetary connection. Separating your finances from another persons can be incredibly tricky. For high net worth marriages, there are ...
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  • Changing Your Name After A Divorce

    Going through a separation and then a divorce can be a difficult and stressful situation. However, it is also the opportunity for a fresh start. When you leave a situation that is not working, for whatever the reason, you have the chance to build a new, healthier life. Sometimes, that new life begins with you taking on your original or a different last name. It can be invigorating and a signal to ...
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  • Signs Of Financial Fraud During Your Divorce

    Most individuals do not need to worry about financial fraud during their divorce . If they have been married for some time, it is likely each person knows the other’s finances. However, this is not always the case. In some marriages, particularly high net worth relationships, individuals handle their finances on their own and commingle very little. Additionally, high net worth individuals may ...
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  • Divorce Preparation: How To Approach Your Spouse About A Divorce

    There are many steps that lead up to filing for divorce . One of them is sitting down and telling your spouse that you believe the marriage is over. It is past the point of saying you are unhappy, and past the time for marriage counseling. You are ready to move on with a new life. If you believe you are ready to take this step, it is best to speak with an Illinois divorce attorney beforehand. An ...
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  • Keep Your Divorce Private

    Like most other court proceedings, divorces eventually become public knowledge. This means anyone can gain a copy of your divorce pleadings, which include information regarding your marriage, finances and children. Many individuals cannot bear the thought of their private lives being aired to the public. For those who have a high net worth or are local or national public figures, it becomes even ...
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  • Filing For A Divorce When Your Spouse Is Deployed

    In some circumstances, a divorce needs to move forward while one of the spouses is deployed overseas. It is not an ideal situation, but divorce is often the best way for both parties to move forward with their lives. However, the situation becomes tricky when one individual is not only far away, but is often without consistent means of communication and in dangerous situations. Due to the unique ...
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  • Back To The Basics: How Can I Get A Divorce In Illinois?

    Making the decision to separate from a spouse can be difficult. Separation? Annulment? Divorce ? What are the differences? Are you eligible? How long does each one take? The questions about ending a marriage are not always easy to answer. An experienced family law attorney in Illinois can provide vital assistance by answering these questions and advising you during proceedings to dissolve a ...
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  • Divorce: Planning and Preparation For Your New Beginning

    Your wedding was a wonderful day from what all of the pictures show. Yet somewhere between your marriage date and now, something went awry. Neither individual in the union is happy anymore and you have decided to end it. You are finally able to agree on something again— divorce is inevitable. Yet where do you go from here? There are several steps you can take to prepare yourself and plan ahead for ...
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  • The Concept of the Five Stages of Grief: Experiencing the Loss of a Marriage

    Somewhere lost in the 1970s, divorce and the stigma of divorce took on a different persona. Beginning in the 1960s and extending throughout the decade of the 70s, divorce forever changed as the introduction of no-fault divorce opened the doors to a new wave of thinking. Conceptually defined in the 1960s, the five stages of grief were first introduced by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD, in her book On ...
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  • Protecting Your Privacy and Your Assets In A High-Net Worth Divorce

    High net-worth couples who are going through a divorce face special issues that require extra planning and attention. Because of the complicated nature of the assets, care must be taken to divide the property in a way that does not destroy the value of such assets. Often, couples also hope to keep the details of the divorce as private as possible for personal, safety, and business reasons. ...
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  • Four Tools to Keep Your Illinois Divorce Amicable

    For decades, divorce was often considered messy and emotional. However, this notion is slowly starting to change as more people realize that a couple can have an amicable divorce. Couples who work together in a divorce, instead of fighting with each other, can do better financially and emotionally after the divorce is over. Illinois family law provides several tools to help couples have a peaceful ...
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  • How Do You Plan For A Divorce?

    A divorce can affect nearly every aspect of your life for years to come. Therefore, it makes sense to do your research and to plan before you file for a divorce . The first step in planning for a divorce is speaking with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer who can guide you through the process. Understanding the Process The divorce process can be complicated. A divorce case starts before one side ...
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  • Testifying In Court

    One of the most frightening aspects of any court case, for many people, is having to testify in court. While not all divorces will go all the way to a full trial, it is a real possibility. Even if the case settles before trial, you may have to testify at an early evidentiary hearing. Not Like Television The scene most people imagine when thinking about court is what they see on television. ...
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  • Three Divorce Myths You Probably Believe

    When it comes to divorce , there is a lot of misinformation passed around. Each state has its own approach to divorce. Illinois has recently changed several of its laws that deal with divorce and other family law issues. Do not be fooled by these three common myths. If Your Spouse Cheated, You Will Get More in the Divorce As of January 1, 2016, Illinois is a no fault divorce state. You do not have ...
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  • Understanding Debt in an Illinois Divorce

    While many people focus on how the marital assets will be divided in a divorce , often it is the way the marital debt is divided that has the most far-reaching consequences for the spouses. If you are considering a divorce, you need to understand how your marital debts may be divided. Are All Debts Subject to Division? Under Illinois law, only debts and assets acquired after the marriage or ...
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