Needing to modify a child support order, or child custody order, can be stressful, however, the family law process provides resources to help parents with modifications following their divorce. Life changes after divorce which is why the family law process can help...
When an in Illinois couple gets married, they rarely think their marriage isn’t destined for eternity. Many couples do stay married for decades but a large percentage also end in divorce. A divorce is often complicated, but if the couple owns a business, the asset...
A lot of people who recognize that their marriages are coming to an end find themselves emotionally overwhelmed by the prospect of divorce. This is completely understandable. If you’re like most people, then you’ve spent years building a life together with your...
Judges may order a spouse to pay financial support to their other spouse after their marriage is over. Identified as maintenance in an Illinois divorce, these payments were also often known as alimony or spousal support. Spouses who can work are expected to find...
The children’s welfare is one of the most difficult issues a couple faces when they terminate their relationship or marriage. Parents must be prepared to deal with their child custody duties, now known as parental responsibilities, if they decide to seek custody in...
The divorce process can take an emotional toll on a family, even if the divorcing couple is getting along. A great deal of this emotional stress stems from financial challenges that come with getting your divorce finalized and moving on with your life as a newly...
Married couples and unmarried couples alike in Illinois oftentimes find themselves in a difficult position: ready to end their relationships. For an infinite number of reasons, sometimes relationships just don’t work out. However, when couples separate and they have...
Divorce can rock your life. It can be emotionally trying given the fact that you’re ending your relationship with a person who you once loved, but it can also have an affect on your relationship with your children depending on the custody and visitation arrangement...
When in Illinois residents decide that they are going to move forward with a divorce, they have already made, in most cases, an extremely difficult decision. This can be especially true if there will be children involved. The wide variety of issues that can be...
Divorcing is hard enough when you consider that you're leaving a spouse whom you've partnered with for years. However, it becomes even harder when you realize that some of the people you've come to love and care about may take sides and no longer want you in their...
