If you and your spouse separated or got divorced in the last year, the upcoming holiday season may bring about a whole new set of questions and challenges for you when it comes to planning activities for your kids. The usual family traditions you shared as a married...
Years ago when you and your spouse launched the family business, its possible demise through divorce never entered your thoughts. However, the successful business you built does not have to end along with your marriage. Here are three options to consider. Perform a...
The divorce process is challenging for multiple reasons and if you are struggling through a tough divorce, you are likely experiencing various hurdles in your personal and even professional life. Sometimes, people struggle with overeating due to divorce-related stress...
Realizing that divorce is inevitable is enough to make anyone feel defeated, but coupled with job loss and the future seems bleak. For divorcees in Illinois who are grappling with the uncertainties of unemployment, their effort to stay optimistic may make a...
As part of the property division settlement of a divorce, the spouses may agree to share the proceeds of one person's retirement account. As explained by Forbes, when that account is a 401K and subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the use of a...
When it comes to the end of marriage, people process their emotions differently. Some are able to tolerate the major changes in their lives, while others struggle with various difficulties, including mental health issues. Sometimes, people even have health...
When a married couple decides to divorce, they must divide their assets and debts between them. For this division of property, in Illinois law follows a model known as "equitable distribution," which, put simply, requires the division to meet guidelines of fairness....
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...
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...
When an in 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...
