Month: June 2021

Can your spouse stake a claim to your Social Security retirement benefits once you divorce?

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Jun 24, 2021 | Divorce

Many individuals who receive Social Security retirement benefits rely on the little that they receive each month to keep everything financially afloat. A potential loss of those funds can make things challenging. A later-in-life divorce often leads a Social Security...

Can my spouse and I create our own property settlement in our divorce?

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Jun 8, 2021 | Property Division

Spouses do have the right to work on property division matters together to reach a fair settlement. Most judges in Elgin, Illinois, encourage this approach to keep courts from getting bogged down. However, planning to work it out yourselves is easier said than done...