According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 41.5 percent of women and 25.9 percent of men have experienced domestic violence in the state of Illinois. View more eye-opening statistics pertaining to the realities of domestic violence in Illinois here. At Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC. we understand that being falsely accused of domestic […]
Read MoreHow Are Assets Divided in Illinois High Asset Divorces? Illinois is an “equitable division” property state, which means that instead of being divided in half, a couple’s property will be split equitably, or fairly. However, this process becomes more complicated in a high net worth divorce, due to the fact that more assets exist. There is also […]
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Read MoreAttorney Michael J. Smith has been recognized on the American Institute of Legal Counsel’s “10 Best Attorneys” list. The prestigious list includes the top 10 attorneys by state and is heavily determined by the volume of desirable outcomes they have attained for clients. The list exists with the aim of granting notably accomplished lawyers with […]
Read MoreJanuary is often dubbed “Divorce Month” and this year, January 6 was dubbed “Divorce Day.” These terms associating January with taking actions to initiate a divorce arise due to an increase in divorce-related Google searches during the first month of the year. Lawyers additionally experience an increase in divorce related inquiries during the month of […]
Read MoreIn an Illinois divorce where the combined income of both spouses is less than $500,000 there is a particular mathematical formula used in order to decide how much alimony will be awarded. In high asset divorces however, this mathematical formula is not utilized. Instead, a judge will take certain factors into consideration in order to […]
Read MoreAttorney Michael J. Smith has been awarded CFL designation by The American Academy of Financial Litigators. In order to be eligible for this designation, lawyers must first prove their proficiency in all areas of financial litigation through rigorous coursework and upon passing the CFL exam. CFL designation is particularly exclusive, as good standing of the […]
Read MoreAttorney Michael J. Smith has been recognized on Leading Lawyers annual list which identifies the top lawyers in the Rockford, Illinois area. Landing on this list is an honor granted to less than 5 percent of all lawyers in a given state. The list is compiled after surveying all licensed lawyers in each state, as […]
Read MoreRelationships often require sacrifice. Considering the financial undertaking and time commitment of earning a professional degree, it is not uncommon for many spouses to sacrifice their own goals for the sake of supporting their spouse. Certain professional degrees, such as medical, legal, and accounting, while necessary to practice within specific industries, can command a significant […]
Read MoreThe American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois’s Family Law Attorney Michael J. Smith as Four Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. Read The Full Press Release Here
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