Divorce can get quite costly between paying two attorney's fees, possibly selling a home and finding two new dwellings, savings can quickly dwindle. Another financial factor to consider in ending a marriage is child support. Understanding how the court will determine...
When you divorce your Illinois husband or wife later in life, you may have concerns about retirement and whether you are going to have enough to get by in the absence of your one-time partner. Many people navigating “gray divorce” have similar concerns. However, it...
You have likely received conflicting information about when and how to break news of the upcoming divorce to your child. Everyone has an opinion and their own notion of what might suit a child best. But what is the reality of the situation? Does any one particular...
A big move can serve as a giant life stressor even in the best of circumstances. In a situation involving divorce, it can cause even more stress. After all, you have already worked so hard to come up with a viable co-parenting schedule. But life sometimes takes you...
Even though you and your former spouse divorced, you still must financially support your child. You want to honor your commitment and provide for your daughter or son, but you fell on hard times recently. If you struggle to keep up with child support payments, see...
Divorce can disrupt your child's life and create uncertainty and fear. Your proactive approach to helping your child understand the circumstances may alleviate some stress and provide comfort. in Illinois is one of the states that consider the "best interests" of your...
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...
