Most couples choose to merge their finances after marriage. When you decide to divorce, it may become complicated to divide your finances or personal property. Some spouses decide to hide their finances before a divorce, but hiding their assets can land them in...
Your Illinois divorce might have been difficult, but if you have children, it’s important to focus on them first. You should know how to prepare a co-parenting plan that works for everyone. Think about your children first Keep a clear perspective on why you and your...
As you go through a divorce, the shockwave hits each family member differently. As you move from a two-parent household to a joint custody household, you may worry about how to help your children adjust to their new reality. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains...
Approaching your children with news of the divorce is one of the most challenging conversations. According to the Huffington Post, divorce can be the best solution for you, your spouse, and your children. However, if you do not handle the conversation with care, you...
One of the most challenging aspects to handle during a divorce is property division. Your asset division may be more complex than average divorces if you own a business, real estate or significant personal possessions. When you live your life as a couple, you do not...
These days, divorce rates have risen among the population as a whole. Naturally, this means that the divorce rates in most sub-groups have also risen, which includes divorce rates among those in the military. Some people may worry that the chance of deployment could...
Divorce in American households is a common occurrence, with the country leading instances of dissolved marriages during the past several decades. This trend has an especially serious impact on children, and World Psychiatry notes that about 40% of children in the U.S....
Illinois is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital property may not be divided equally in a divorce. Instead, a judge will make a determination about what is fair, given the unique circumstances of each couple. This can make the already complicated...
If you are a parent facing divorce proceedings, you may have concerns about child custody. To help minimize conflicts, and to make decisions easier, the courts consider what is in the best interest of the child. The state acknowledges that, in most situations, the...
The relationship that you have with your children doesn't end just because your relationship with their other parent has. The state of Illinois generally requires you to provide financial support to your children until they reach the age of majority. In addition, you...
