According to the World Population Review, Illinois sees roughly 6.2 divorces per 1,000 residents each year. Many of those divorces involve children whose parents must tell them about the divorce. The experience of telling your children about an impending divorce is...
The dissolution of a marriage brings many changes, particularly for families with children. One innovative approach that some families have chosen to navigate this transition is "birdnesting". This arrangement involves the children staying in the family home while the...
Given the complexity of many splits, it is not unusual to feel frustrated and emotional. However, allowing these feelings to control your behavior can backfire miserably in a court of law. As you prepare for divorce court, it is imperative that you recognize the...
Most evidence shows that children of divorced parents thrive when the parents have joint custody. When you think of joint custody, your first thought may be co-parenting. While co-parenting has benefits, it is not a system that works for every couple. Co-parenting...
Following a divorce, staying on amicable terms with your former partner is not always an option. While you may try to remain cordial for the sake of your children, if your partner does not do the same, it could result in further trauma for you and your children....
Legal issues involving your children could become one of the most difficult aspects of ending your marriage, and you could face challenges years after getting a divorce. In addition to child support, you could run into serious problems with respect to child custody or...
In Illinois, the court recognizes that financial circumstances can change for either parent and the children following a court-ordered child support agreement. To accommodate those changes, you can file for a modification of child support. Prepare and file the forms...
If you have difficulty making child support payments on time, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the different consequences that could arise. Not only could you struggle with high levels of stress, but you could find yourself facing devastating...
Financial loss is one of the most common effects of divorce, and it can cause a lot of damage if you do not take immediate steps to prevent it. Knowing how to protect your money could mitigate some of the losses. Even prior to filing divorce paperwork, consider what...
Cryptocurrency is an unstable market. It has seen amazing highs and terrible lows. But if you own this digital currency, then it becomes considered in a divorce when you are dividing property. Unless you and your spouse make an agreement for only one of you to take...
