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...
Family Law
How divorce can affect a business
People in Illinois likely know that almost half of marriages end in divorce. What people may not be aware of is how divorce can impact a business. When someone who owns a business is getting divorce, there's a risk that the proceedings could impact their compensation...
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...
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...
