Does it feel like your marriage has taken a turn for the worse? If so, then you might be wondering whether divorce is on the horizon. It’s a major decision, and one that can have a massive impact on your future. Therefore, before choosing to move toward divorce, you...
Divorce is a difficult and life-changing decision that not only affects the spouses but also their children, families and friends. No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but sometimes, it may be the best option for everyone involved. But, how do...
When parents divorce, a huge issue is parenting time. Both parents want to maximize their time with the children. It is only natural because you are going from seeing your children every day to some sort of co-parenting plan where you share custody with your spouse....
If you enjoy watching television shows featuring couples pursuing a K90 visa, you are likely fascinated with international relationships. But, for divorcing Illinois parents with international families, international parenting time can quickly become a nightmare....
Figuring out how you’re going to successfully divorce your spouse can be overwhelming. While the emotional challenges can be more than you can bear, the financial implications of marriage dissolution can be significant. That’s why you need to know how to position...
For parents, there is no more important part of life than parenting time. The time you spend with your child is priceless. This is true of both parents. Unfortunately, sometimes, mothers believe that their time is more important than other people’s, even the father’s,...
Children are one of the biggest reasons Illinois couples put off a divorce. While you might know that your marriage is over, you may choose to stay together for the sake of your children. Situations like that typically only work for a while, and eventually, one or...
Illinois parents want the best for their children, but they can disagree as to how much they should pay in child support. Courts use basic factors to calculate child support amounts, such as the child’s needs and financial resources; the parents’ financial resources...
During a divorce, couples need to make major decisions regarding how their lives will look after the marriage ends. For parents, some of the most important ones involve how parental responsibilities are divided between the two parents. There are two different parts of...
Custody cases are now referred to as parental responsibilities cases in Illinois. As part of your parental responsibilities case, you may have to draft a parenting plan. The purpose of a parenting plan is to lay out how you and your co-parent will share responsibility...
