Collaborative divorce remains an option that some separating couples have not heard of or even considered. But it represents a beneficial way to resolve a divorce, allowing each party to lead the discussions, negotiations, while en route to resolution. The process...
When raising their children apart, the courts often order non-custodial parents to pay child support. Most people willingly comply with such orders, fulfilling their financial responsibilities to their kids. Due to the loss of a job, a sudden and extended illness, or...
The focus of many divorcing couples is on who gets the marital property and how to divide parental responsibilities. However, for couples who have outstanding debt, determining who is responsible for which debt is also important. How do the courts divide debt in an in...
Unless you or your former partner wishes to stay in the in Illinois home you once shared after a breakup, you may need to think about selling the home you lived in during your time together. There are many important considerations involved in selling a home amid...
With divorce comes a lot of crucial decisions. You know you must put in more effort to protect your financial health, but what steps should you avoid? Fox Business explores common financial blunders divorcing individuals make. Learn what moves to make and which to...
If you and your spouse or partner named godparents for your children, such as at their baptisms, you may think that these people will step in and finish raising your children if something happens to you. Unfortunately, such is not the case. While your children’s...
Are you going through an in Illinois divorce? If you have minor children, you must have a court-approved parenting plan approved by the court. Unless your ex has no parental rights due to your unique situation, you both have parenting responsibilities under state law....
When you got married, you likely did not predict that you would eventually get a divorce. Ending your marriage can be challenging on many levels, despite the commonality of this experience. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2019, 746,971...
Your finances can take quite the brunt of your divorce in Illinois. Sharing all of your life's savings, debts and assets with your former spouse may leave your reserve much lower than before. Fortunately, with some work and commitment, you can rebuild your finances...
Divorce is expensive. According to Debt.org, the cost of divorce, per person, is $15,000. This number includes the cost of attorney fees, court costs and costs associated with hiring professionals to help with things such as child support, taxes and real estate....
