Going through a divorce has a profound impact on every aspect of your life. Not only are you facing the prospect of reentering the dating world as a single person, but you also have to consider the financial ramifications. Divorcees should take the time to educate...
When a judge may determine a co-parenting plan
It's safe to say that many soon-to-be-divorced spouses in Illinois don't have the greatest communication. Although there are certainly some who may be able to work together, even then, the process may still be difficult. The stress and problems all magnify when a...
Mistakes Made When Considering Divorce Can Be Costly Later
Going through a divorce can be extremely difficult for Illinois residents and for anyone else going through the dissolution of a marriage. Divorce takes an emotional toll on its participants, and it's easy for them to make mistakes during this time. The problem with...
Visitation transportation: Things every parent should know
If you're going through a divorce in Illinois, you may notice that every detail of your child's handling and well-being going forward will be recorded by the court. One of the lesser-known areas that parents should take the time to craft out properly includes the...
What to know about prenuptial agreements
Illinois law typically allows married couples to create custom marriage contracts. These contracts are often referred to as prenuptial agreement or premarital agreements. It is worth noting that creating a prenuptial agreement doesn't mean that a marriage is more or...
What to expect when the court divides your property in a divorce
Property distribution is among the most vital topics when going through a divorce. Perhaps this is because the distribution could affect several areas of your life, not just financial matters. Child arrangement issues, how your living situation may look in the future...
Draft a prenuptial agreement when you own a business
As an Illinois business owner, you want to protect what you have worked hard to build. Your business can be at risk if you get married and it ends in divorce. In some cases, the business can be considered part of the marital estate and you can lose up to half of it...
Co-parenting successfully after divorce
Parents in Illinois who share physical custody of their children after divorce face a number of co-parenting challenges, but they may be able to overcome them by focusing on the best interests of the child. It can be hard for parents to accept that an ex-spouse can...
How to maintain job performance during divorce
One of the dangers of an Illinois divorce is that it can have far-reaching impacts in someone's life beyond financial and emotional. An area of life that can be affected is one's career as the stress of the divorce can distract focus and cause job performance to...
How to handle a divorce with grace
Statistics suggest that up to half of married couples in Illinois will eventually get divorced. Regardless of why a marriage ended, it can result in emotional turmoil that an individual will need to deal with as gracefully as possible. Ideally, an ex-spouse will have...