Divorce can create money problems long before the court finishes your case. You may worry about paying bills, staying in your home or covering your children’s daily needs. In Illinois, temporary relief orders may help you create more financial stability while your...
You can probably fly overseas with your children after you divorce. However, it will likely require a bit more planning than when you and your spouse flew together with them. Airports are subject to strict security regulations. As an adult flying internationally with...
When parents divorce and share custody of their children, they know they’ll need to be in each other’s lives forever. While they won’t have to interact regularly and deal with things like child support and custody orders as their kids get older, there are still big...
If you plan to divorce and your finances reach beyond the United States, foreign holdings can raise added concerns. Some spouses hold overseas bank accounts, own property in another country or receive income from business interests abroad. These assets can complicate...
Should your child attend the neighborhood public school or a private academy across town? When parents are together, that decision usually happens over the kitchen table. When parents are separated or divorced, it can become one of the most contested parts of a...
If you signed a prenuptial agreement, you may assume it is final. Illinois courts generally enforce these contracts, and many remain valid for decades. However, some agreements do face challenges and in certain situations, a court may decide the agreement should not...
When your combined household income rises above the average, divorce can bring more complex financial questions. One of the most important issues involves spousal support, which Illinois law refers to as maintenance. The state offers a clear framework for many...
Large estates in a high-asset divorce can have financial layers that hide the true value of marital property. Forensic accountants act as detectives during these high-stakes cases. If you are facing a high-asset divorce, how can they support your goals? The role of...
Blended families are common in Elgin, but many parents in these modern households do not know whether a remarriage or a new partner’s income will change the child support they pay or receive. Short answer: it depends. Under Illinois law, the court determines who is a...
Remarriage often brings financial changes, but it does not automatically alter child support in Illinois. Many parents assume a new marriage resets obligations. In practice, Illinois law focuses on the parents and the child, not the new household. Given these...
