The proliferation of social media has dramatically changed how people interact with one another. We share when we feel happy, reach a milestone or welcome a new baby. We use social media to stay in touch with family and friends, and each post offers them a small...
Living with a narcissist is challenging because of their over-inflated sense of self-worth and their way of twisting the truth to fit their own needs. Once you reach your limit with trying to live with them, you may decide it’s time to end the marriage. Divorcing a...
Communication with your ex regarding your children can be challenging. Some parents can get along well enough that having to speak to each other isn’t anything too difficult, but not everyone has that option. If you’re in a parenting arrangement with someone who...
Divorce can be a financial challenge, especially when one spouse has racked up debt in the other's name. This situation often leaves the innocent party feeling betrayed and worried about their financial future. While Illinois law treats marital debt as a shared...
There are numerous hurdles to negotiate when co-parenting and Christmas can throw up several. One relates to gift-giving. You may have more to spend on your children this Christmas than their other parent does. Is it OK to just go ahead and buy whatever you please? Or...
There has been an increase in the number of couples over the age of 50 divorcing. Also referred to as "gray divorce," this can significantly affect individuals in later stages of life. Why does gray divorce happen? It is important to understand the various causes that...
When making decisions about child custody, Illinois courts will always prioritize the best interests of the child. When determining parental responsibilities and parental time, it is necessary to consider the following: Decision-making: Deciding whether both parents...
Divorces occur every month of the year, but researchers have studied trends to determine when rates rise and fall. One consistent finding is that January often brings a spike in divorce rates, especially compared to November and December, which tend to see a decline....
When you and your spouse divorced, your ex was ordered to make child support payments. These are monthly payments to help cover the cost of raising your child. Your ex has visitation rights and spends time with the child on weekends, but you have primary custody most...
Asset commingling occurs when separate property, such as money owned by one spouse before the marriage, becomes mixed with marital property subject to division during divorce. This often happens in everyday life. For instance, you might have deposited your inheritance...
