Legal issues involving your children could become one of the most difficult aspects of ending your marriage, and you could face challenges years after getting a divorce. In addition to child support, you could run into serious problems with respect to child custody or...
In Illinois, the court recognizes that financial circumstances can change for either parent and the children following a court-ordered child support agreement. To accommodate those changes, you can file for a modification of child support. Prepare and file the forms...
If you have difficulty making child support payments on time, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the different consequences that could arise. Not only could you struggle with high levels of stress, but you could find yourself facing devastating...
Financial loss is one of the most common effects of divorce, and it can cause a lot of damage if you do not take immediate steps to prevent it. Knowing how to protect your money could mitigate some of the losses. Even prior to filing divorce paperwork, consider what...
Drinking and driving is an obvious criminal act in Illinois. But there are adjacent crimes that could land you in hot water as well. Having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle while driving is also an illegal act. Illinois open container laws state that no...
Cryptocurrency is an unstable market. It has seen amazing highs and terrible lows. But if you own this digital currency, then it becomes considered in a divorce when you are dividing property. Unless you and your spouse make an agreement for only one of you to take...
Getting a DUI can dramatically upend your life. You may end up going to jail for a period of time. After your release, you will likely find yourself dealing with added costs resulting from your conviction. Some DUI-related expenses include bail and the fee to release...
High-asset divorces involve liquid assets greater than $1,000,000 and at least one spouse makes more than $500,000 per year with a total net worth of more than $5,000,000. They are significantly more challenging than a basic divorce due to the asset division...
Some divorces become complicated because of the complex nature of the assets owned by one or both spouses. Deferred compensation is one such asset. This form of compensation differs from other financial accounts in that a person can collect the money at a later date....
In the U.S., almost half of all couples divorce. Generally, splitting is a good option when you need to maintain a stable, healthy family for your children. However, while divorce may be in the best interest of your children, it is still a traumatic experience. Kids...
