Child support is one of the many obligations that survives divorce or separation when two Illinois residents end their relationship. It is intended to provide children with the money they need to live and thrive. In Illinois, both of a child’s parents are expected to...
Divorce can be a lengthy process, especially when you and your spouse disagree on how to divide your assets. Having a lawyer on your side gives you a layer of protection as you discuss how to coordinate your divorce with your spouse. While the communication can be...
No part of the divorce process causes more contention than the topic of child custody. If one parent perceives that the other parent is trying to isolate the children from them, it can lead to great conflict and even attempts to modify the custody arrangement in the...
One unavoidable aspect of any divorce involves property division. No matter the circumstances that result in divorce, you and your spouse must divide up your assets. Though you and your partner may have ideas about who gets what assets, all divorcing couples must...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, your primary concerns will relate to the welfare of your children. Helping them adjust to a post-divorce world will require teamwork and an effective parenting time agreement. Making quality time In the state...
When alimony began, it typically required former husbands to pay their ex-wives after a divorce. Many people think that this is the only way it works. However, as it turns out, that's just one of the more common divorce myths. The truth is that men or women can get...
Post-divorce life is going to be different. How different depends on your individual circumstances. If you have children, for instance, it's going to be a lot more complex than if you do not.Regardless of what it looks like, though, you don't want to make any mistakes...
Financial issues can and do lead to divorce, and it's often because the family simply does not have enough money. They feel stressed. One spouse may feel like it is the other person's fault. Even if they don't feel that way, the couple may decide a fresh start can...
Most of the time, when a family adopts a child, that adoption is for life. The child joins the family and remains with it just as a biological child would. However, this is not the case in all adoptions. Reports say that as many as 5% of adoptions get reversed...
In 2019, cohabitation, marriage and divorce are all closely linked. People are more likely to cohabit before getting married these days, as the social stigma has shifted. Young couples used to feel like they had to live separately or get married, but they now...
