When a married couple decides to divorce, they must divide their assets and debts between them. For this division of property, Illinois law follows a model known as "equitable distribution," which, put simply, requires the division to meet guidelines of fairness. In...
Divorce
Don’t overlook marital debt in divorce proceedings
We’ve talked about a lot of divorce legal issues on this blog, including property division and child custody. Each of these issues is important and can dictate what your life will look like after your marriage is dissolved. But there’s often another matter that is...
Beginning an Illinois divorce
Even the word, “divorce” can cause cold sweats, but sometimes, couples need it. To lessen this apprehension, understanding the basics can help. Before filing, it is important to know whether one qualifies to divorce here. First, one does not need to file for a divorce...
What you need to know about dividing a business in a divorce
When an Illinois couple gets married, they rarely think their marriage isn’t destined for eternity. Many couples do stay married for decades but a large percentage also end in divorce. A divorce is often complicated, but if the couple owns a business, the asset...
Here’s how to think about major assets in divorce
A lot of people who recognize that their marriages are coming to an end find themselves emotionally overwhelmed by the prospect of divorce. This is completely understandable. If you’re like most people, then you’ve spent years building a life together with your...
Illinois may require divorce spousal support payments
Judges may order a spouse to pay financial support to their other spouse after their marriage is over. Identified as maintenance in an Illinois divorce, these payments were also often known as alimony or spousal support. Spouses who can work are expected to find...
Avoid these mistakes when getting a divorce in Illinois
The divorce process can take an emotional toll on a family, even if the divorcing couple is getting along. A great deal of this emotional stress stems from financial challenges that come with getting your divorce finalized and moving on with your life as a newly...
Consider this if you’re going through a gray divorce
Divorce can rock your life. It can be emotionally trying given the fact that you’re ending your relationship with a person who you once loved, but it can also have an affect on your relationship with your children depending on the custody and visitation arrangement...
Knowing what property is at stake in a divorce case in Illinois
When Illinois residents decide that they are going to move forward with a divorce, they have already made, in most cases, an extremely difficult decision. This can be especially true if there will be children involved. The wide variety of issues that can be involved...
Will your relationships be ruined when you get a divorce?
Divorcing is hard enough when you consider that you're leaving a spouse whom you've partnered with for years. However, it becomes even harder when you realize that some of the people you've come to love and care about may take sides and no longer want you in their...
