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...
Family Law
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...
The overlooked financial ramifications of divorce
When a marriage comes to an end, individuals may expect to experience a variety of emotions. However, they may not necessarily be ready for the financial fallout of a divorce. For instance, single individuals in Illinois amight have to get a job in an effort to pay...
What to consider before going to trial
In many cases, there is a good chance that you would prefer to settle your divorce out of court rather than going to trial. However, there are many situations in which seeking a resolution in the courtroom may be in your best interests, including if your spouse...
Life insurance is an important term in a divorce agreement
Couples in Illinois who are getting a divorce often devote most of their thought to settling issues such as custody and division of the marital estate. There are other details that may get lost in the shuffle that are no less important. This can include things like...
Is a divorce trial worth it?
Those who are in the midst of a divorce in Illinois are often faced with the decision of whether to settle the case or go all the way to trial. There are many things to consider when making this choice. There are definite benefits of settling a case. Divorce trials...
Dealing with debt in your divorce
When people divorce, asset division is typically one of the major concerns they have. People want to know who will get what and what their financial situation will look like. However, your assets are not the only factor that color your financial picture. Debt can also...
Research suggests gray divorces are financially disruptive
Whenever two people in Illinois decide to divorce, they should expect to experience some changes to their financial situations. Particularly if one of the parties works for an income and the other works to raise kids and support the home, both spouses may see their...
