The divorce process will involve numerous complex issues related to your finances, your living situation, your relationships with friends and family members, and your personal affairs. Reorganizing your life as you separate from your spouse, establishing new living arrangements, determining how to cover various expenses, and changing your routines can be very stressful. As you work out all the details related to the end of your marriage, one issue that can easily be forgotten is the change to your name.

A name change can represent a new beginning after a divorce, and it can help you put difficult times behind you as you establish a new life for yourself. However, understanding the steps you will need to follow when changing your name is not always easy. In addition to completing the requirements to legally change your name, you will need to update multiple different types of documents and notify various organizations. By understanding the steps you will need to follow, you can make sure you will be prepared to move forward after your divorce is complete.

At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we can advise you on the best ways to address all of the legal issues you are facing during and after your divorce. We will provide you with strong, effective representation to ensure that you can achieve a positive outcome for your case, and we will also provide you with guidance on how to address any ongoing legal concerns. In addition to assisting with name changes, we can help you take steps to modify your divorce decree when necessary or enforce the terms of court orders put in place during your case.

Divorce can be an emotionally difficult process, and when mental illness is involved, it may become even more complex. Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can drastically affect the approach taken during divorce proceedings, and they may influence the outcome of a case and play a role in decisions about child custody, financial support arrangements, and other issues. If you are planning to get a divorce, and your spouse has a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental illness or other health issues, it is important to understand your rights. By seeking representation from an experienced family law attorney who is knowledgeable about the legal implications of these cases, you can protect your interests and determine the best ways to resolve any disputes you may encounter. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we can help address these concerns during the divorce process, and we are prepared to fight for your rights and interests as you work to end your marriage successfully.

Mental Illness and Divorce: What You Need to Know

When it comes to divorce, mental illness can be a complicating factor. During divorce proceedings, mental health conditions or other health concerns may affect decisions concerning child custody, financial support, and other issues that must be resolved before your marriage can be legally dissolved. Understanding how to address these issues correctly can be crucial, and whether your spouse has a mental or physical illness or you have been diagnosed with a condition that could affect your divorce, you will need to determine the best ways to address any concerns you may face.

In certain circumstances, a spouse who is suffering from a mental health condition may be declared mentally incompetent. This may be an issue to address in situations where there are concerns that a person is incapable of making sound decisions about their own well-being or the welfare of their children. If a spouse is judged mentally incompetent, a legal guardian may be named who can make decisions on their behalf, and an attorney can represent them during legal proceedings and advocate for their rights and interests.

When a married couple files for divorce, there are many important decisions that need to be made before their marriage can be legally dissolved. Many of the most important considerations will be related to the division of marital assets and debts. The process of dividing marital property can be complicated, especially when a couple has a high net worth or owns complex assets. When negotiating a divorce settlement that fully addresses all of a couple's assets and debts, as well as other financial issues, it is important to understand the different factors that will need to be taken into account.

At the law firm of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we have the knowledge, experience, and skills to help our clients resolve complex divorce-related issues. We have represented spouses in a wide variety of cases involving high-value assets, large incomes, and other factors that can complicate the divorce process. With our understanding of the divorce laws in Illinois and the methods that can be used to resolve disputes, as well as our dedication to advocating for our clients' interests at all times, we can help you complete the divorce process successfully and achieve an outcome that will allow you to meet your ongoing needs.

Valuing Complex Assets

Before a couple can make decisions about how to divide their marital property, they will need to make sure they both understand the full value of all of the assets they own. It is important to consider both tangible and intangible values when assessing these assets. Tangible values include the monetary value of any physical items or properties that have been acquired by either spouse throughout their marriage, while intangible values refer to non-monetary benefits like business goodwill or intellectual property rights. The value of all assets, including marital assets and separate assets, must be determined so that a fair division of marital property can be negotiated.

Justin Hartly and Chrishell Stause’s divorce came as a shock to many, as the couple had been married for just two years. The This Is Us star filed for divorce from his wife in July 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple had met while working on the set of daytime television shows.
Hartley was the lead on The Young and the Restless, while Stause was a mainstay on Days of Our Lives. They tied the knot in October 2017 after being together for four years.

The news of the divorce spread quickly, and fans of Selling Sunset were
especially perplexed because only hours before the news broke, Stause had been selling “coffee with Justin Hartley” at a charity auction.

So why did Justin Hartly file for divorce? Unfortunately, there is no clear
answer to this question. Hartley cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce, but it is unclear what those differences were. Some have speculated that Hartley’s sudden rise to fame may have been a factor in the split, as Stause had previously remarked jokingly that she would have taken her own life if she had ended up with the person she was with when she was 25.

It is also possible that the couple simply grew apart over time, as can happen in any relationship. Whatever the reason for the divorce, it is clear that it was a difficult decision for both parties. Stause has since opened up about her experience, saying that it was “hard, and it destroys your sense of self-worth to the point where all you can think is, ‘How could you do it this way?’”

At WKO Family Law, we understand how difficult it can be to go through a divorce. We are here to help you navigate the process and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with the legal advice and representation you need to get through this difficult time. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's marriage was one of the most high-profile
celebrity unions of the 1990s. The couple, who married in 1995 after a
whirlwind four-day courtship, were together for three years before their
divorce in 1998. But why did Pamela and Tommy get divorced?

The couple's split was primarily attributed to a domestic violence incident in
February 1998. Lee was arrested for spousal abuse after leaving Anderson with
bruises, a torn fingernail, and fear for the safety of her two sons. Lee
pleaded no contest to the spousal abuse charges against him and was sentenced
to six months in the Los Angeles County jail. Anderson filed for divorce
shortly after the incident and requested custody of their sons.

Despite the domestic violence incident, the couple attempted reconciliation
after Lee was released from jail. Anderson spoke about their reunion on a May
1999 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, saying: "Tommy and I are
back together, working our family out. We're doing really well, and our
children are happy." However, the accord did not last forever, and the couple
split for the second time in 2001.

In 2008, Anderson and Lee tried for the third time at romantic bliss, but it
wasn't their last attempt at getting back together. The former spouses split
for good in 2010.

Though the sex-tape scandal undoubtedly stressed the stars' marriage, it
was not actually the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. It was a
case of domestic violence that rang the death knell for Pam and Tommy.
Unfortunately, it was a case of domestic violence that ultimately led to the
end of their marriage.

Today, both Anderson and Lee have moved on with their lives. Anderson is now
single after splitting from husband Dan Hayhurst in 2021, while Lee is married
to former Vine star Brittany Furlan. Though their marriage ended in divorce,
the couple still share two sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee.