Determining a custody plan is one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. Both you and your spouse want to act in the best interests of your children, but you also have to consider yourselves within the equation. Some parents choose to birdnest as a way to help...
Month: January 2023
How can you financially prepare for divorce?
One of the most contentious issues in most divorces, aside from child custody, is finances. Once the divorce process begins, you, unfortunately, will have very little control over what happens to your money and assets. Though Illinois is not a community property...
Reasons to sign a prenuptial agreement
People marry assuming they will be together until the end of time. Nonetheless, even solid relationships can fray to the point that the pair splits. Acknowledging the possibility of divorce paves the way for a smoother future. Fiancees that sign prenuptial agreements...
How can you break the news of divorce to your kids?
One of the most challenging conversations for parents is when they tell their kids that they plan to divorce. How you bring up the divorce does not change the reality for your kids, but it can ease the blow and help them adjust to their new lives without as much...