During a divorce, one spouse may decide that it is a good idea to attempt hiding assets. Asset hiding happens for a variety of reasons, but the methods often differ. What are the most common methods of asset hiding to keep an eye out for? Passive vs. active asset...
Many couples going through a divorce must complete a parenting plan to demonstrate how the children involved in the divorce will receive the necessary care, support and resources to thrive. As a couple ages, the children move past the point of needing guardianship,...
Going through divorce is already difficult enough without throwing complications into the mix. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happens when one spouse decides to hide assets. It is important to understand asset hiding, the places that a spouse may try to hide...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may have deep concerns about how a judge might distribute property between you. In Illinois, the court divides marital assets according to a principle of “equitable distribution.” Rather than award each...
Divorce has the potential to take an extreme toll on anyone's mental and emotional well-being. Indeed, according to Psychology Today, you may experience a host of emotions, including anger, depression and anxiety, in the lead-up to your divorce. This is true even if...
Coming up with a parenting plan may become a high hurdle for divorcing couples to clear. The Illinois court requires couples who share children to construct a blueprint for how they plan on conducting their parenting duties post-divorce. A parenting plan document can...
If you are in the middle of a divorce, you may feel like your life will never be ordinary again. Your divorce will not last forever, though. Eventually, the end of your marriage is likely to become a distant memory. If you intend to co-parent your kids with your ex,...
No one wants a divorce, but a surprise divorce is even worse. If you are emotionally and financially unprepared, it might take years to recover. World Population Review classifies the majority of households in Elgin as married. This means many Elgin residents will...
When going through divorce, parents have to consider what option they want to go with for custody of their children. Many options have viability, but two serve as the most common. Sole custody and joint custody, or shared custody, often end up as the choice for...
Divorce can impact multiple areas of your life including your career. Adjusting to the changes brought on by your split can take time and require sacrifice. The overwhelming uncertainty of your future and the pressing decisions you have to make right now could impact...
