Going through divorce often proves a dramatic and stressful time for everyone involved, but divorcing parents may sometimes forget this also involves your child. After all, their life will also end up inevitably changed by this development just as much as your own....
If you were the primary income earner in your marital home in Illinois, then you may have no issue in helping support your ex-spouse transition to their new life in the immediate days following your divorce. Such support is typically offered through alimony or spousal...
A couple about to marry has a lot of decisions to make regarding their future. In some cases, both spouses have a job but one of them wants to stay home and care for any children they will have. This will be an important life decision that could have implications if...
Having divorced parents raise a child in the same community is often the preferable way to give a child a stable upbringing. The problem is that sometimes one parent lacks the financial or familial support to raise a child. This is why sometimes parents decide to...
In 1979, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that alimony payments and child support become gender-neutral. This landmark decision paved the way for more mothers to pay support after a divorce. As society continues to change and more women support families, this number...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you probably dread having to go through the property division phase of the divorce. The financial aspect can seem especially daunting. But with advance preparation, you will likely have a less stressful...
If you owe child support, or expect to make payments in the near future due to your divorce, it is important to understand the various consequences associated with falling behind on payments. For example, you could have your wages garnished and even face time behind...
The emotional impact of divorce can affect your ability to focus on other important areas of your life. You may find that strong emotions, ongoing conflict and exhaustion threaten both your personal and professional success. Maintaining your performance at work may...
Part of your divorce settlement as a parent likely included stipulations regarding the financial support of your child. If you agreed or the court ordered you to pay child support, staying current on your obligations may help ensure your child gets the care he or she...
In an ideal situation, both parents will be cooperative and fully involved in all decisions and actions regarding the upbringing of their children after divorce. The reality of most divorces requires the court to step in and help when parents are unable to agree. in...
