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...
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...
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...
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...
When an individual retains their parental rights over their child, they are expected to contribute to the financial needs of their offspring. If their child lives with them then they may make daily contributions to their child's care when they buy them food, pay to...
A divorce is a legal process that dissolves the relationship between two people who are joined in marriage. In order to file for divorce in Lake County and other areas of the state, at least one of the parties to the divorce must have lived in Illinois for at least 90...
As is the case in other states, Illinois law allows a Lake County couple who need to live apart but who, for whatever reason, do not want to go through a full divorce to ask instead for what is commonly referred to as a legal separation. After a legal separation, the...
When parents divorce they often share custody of their children, which can be a challenging endeavor since it involves cooperation between two adults who typically have tension between them. However, joint custody can be the best way for children to stay close with...
