Divorce is expensive, and the worry grows when you fear the bills could climb higher because of your spouse's lawyer. Many people going through a split in Kane County wonder whether a judge can order them to cover the other side's legal costs. The answer turns on your...
When someone’s employment status changes, it can also affect their marital relationship. In some cases, it can increase the odds that they will get divorced. For instance, some studies have found a link between job loss and divorce. When a person is laid off or fired,...
A late-in-life divorce often affects couples in their 60s. For instance, gray divorce has become more common, and the divorce rate has tripled for couples over 65. But for couples over 45 in general, the rate has also been increasing, although not as dramatically....
It is important to carefully consider how you talk to your children about divorce. The way this conversation occurs can really impact how they take the news, how they react to it and how they adjust to the changes in their lives. To some degree, every case is...
A child support order often captures a snapshot of two households on the day the court approved it. But life rarely stays the same, and an amount set two years ago may no longer fit your circumstances. Knowing what you can do can help you take the next step forward....
If your spouse files for divorce in Illinois, you typically have 30 days to respond. You need to file an Entry of Appearance form. At the same time, you must either pay the filing fee associated with the form or apply for a fee waiver. In some cases, couples already...
If you are thinking about seeking an order of protection, you may worry that you waited too long to call the police or never contacted law enforcement at all. You may question whether a court will consider your request without a police report. You do not need a police...
When parents with shared minor children divorce, they usually share custody afterward. In Illinois, the state refers to as the shared allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Parents typically need to follow a court-approved schedule for parenting time....
Gray divorce is not an official term that courts use, but simply an unofficial way to describe a later-in-life divorce. For instance, it is often applied to Baby Boomers who are getting divorced. These are not younger couples in their 30s, but older couples in their...
People who are going through a divorce have to consider a variety of factors as they work through the property division process. Many may automatically think about the assets they have to divide, but that’s only part of what happens. Debts that were acquired during...
