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Documents To Gather For Your First Family Law Lawyer Meeting
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
It’s important that prior to your first meeting with a family law lawyer from Bloomington, IL, that you come prepared with the proper documentation. This can allow your lawyer to efficiently assist you when determining the best approach to take with your divorce case. Although the list can feel exhaustive, putting this together ahead of […]
Child Support Calculators – The Basics
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Depending on how your jurisdiction has set up its child support calculator, you may be asked to provide a wealth of information before your baseline child support award specifics are generated. If you have questions about the information you’re being asked to provide while using the calculator, don’t hesitate to connect with your Bloomington, IL […]
Divorce Or Legal Separation: Which Is Better?
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
As you have likely noticed, people are getting divorced and separated more often than ever before. Getting a divorce or legal separation is one of life’s biggest decisions. If you’ve continually tried to work with your spouse but are seeking other alternatives, here’s a quick outline of the benefits of legal separation and divorce in […]
The Benefits of Legal Separation and Divorce
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Legal Separation Agreement A legal separation agreement is a legal document made by both parties who want to legally separate but do not want to divorce for any number of reasons. You should construct a legal separation agreement and get it notarized in order to: Set terms for dividing property and assets Outline visitation terms […]
Coping with Legal Matters Involving Children
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When a divorcing couple is unable to agree on how they can support and co-parent a child (or children), the judge may decide for them. In the past, this was referred to as child custody and in most cases the court would need to decide on how legal and physical custody of the child would […]
Family Law Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
If you want to file for divorce, you may want to speak to a Bloomington family lawyer from Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols. A divorce can involve many complexities, and you want someone knowledgeable and experienced on your side. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about family law. How Is Property Divided in a […]
Understanding Child Support & Child Custody
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When two people decide to separate or divorce, matters surrounding child support and child custody or not only among the most important, they are often incredibly contentious. This is often because parents are now required to share time with their children and make critical decisions over who will be required to pay child support. Child […]
Common Divorce Mistakes
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A divorce is a stressful ordeal and can cause you to feel a wide range of emotions. Unfortunately, these emotions may cloud your judgment and cause you to make poor decisions. Here are some common divorce mistakes you should avoid. Failing to disclose all your assets. When you file for divorce, you’re required to disclose […]
What Is A Family Lawyer?
Posted on September 8th, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A family lawyer is a legal professional who deals with the legalities around families and children. They help to make sure people are following the laws and regulations, but also make sure parents have the right to do what they think is best for their children. Some of the things a Bloomington family lawyer can […]
Truck Accidents Caused By Truck Driver Fatigue
Posted on September 1st, 2022 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Truck drivers are responsible for delivering everything from food to construction materials and often spend many hours on the road. These drivers are under strict deadlines to deliver their goods on time, so they may work more hours than they should to meet these demands. Unfortunately, this can eventually take a major toll on commercial […]