Illinois kids are headed back to school, and families are readjusting to the school year routine this month. When you share parenting time with your child’s other parent, it may take a little more work and preparation to keep things moving smoothly during this...
If you are moving toward a divorce, it is important to gather financial documentation. You and your spouse are likely going to have to split up marital assets, and this may mean making financial disclosures to the court. Documentation like bank statements, credit card...
When parents separate or divorce, one of the biggest concerns is where the child will live. People often ask if the child can decide which parent they want to live with. While a child may have a strong preference about where they want to live, that doesn’t...
Your home is likely your most significant financial investment and the foundation of your family life. Going through a divorce is incredibly stressful, and worrying about where you or your children will live only adds to that heavy burden. Illinois law does not simply...
For many parents, the possibility of losing time with their children is the biggest issue they face during a divorce or non-marital split. The allocation of parental rights and responsibilities may include a percentage of overnight time and even arrangements for...
No, your prenuptial agreement cannot define your child custody rights. It cannot ensure that you get sole custody of your children, for example, nor can you use it to waive those custody rights. There are only certain things that can be included in a prenup, along...
Parents who share custody face numerous challenges. They must give up time with their children, sometimes on days that they find especially meaningful. Parents often need to work out a schedule for splitting or alternating holidays. They also need to plan in advance...
Parents who are going through a divorce have to ensure their children have what they need, even during this major life upheaval. There are many factors to consider, one of which is the child’s participation in extracurricular activities. For many children,...
The family business is likely a source of pride because of the hard work that went into building it. That same business can become one of the most contentious issues if the business owners go through a divorce. There’s a chance that one business owner is more...
Loneliness can create a strong urge to resolve the divorce process quickly, sometimes at the expense of important financial or parenting considerations. For example, someone may agree to an unfavorable settlement simply to end the emotional strain or maintain a...
