When it comes to the end of marriage, people process their emotions differently. Some are able to tolerate the major changes in their lives, while others struggle with various difficulties, including mental health issues. Sometimes, people even have health...
When a married couple decides to divorce, they must divide their assets and debts between them. For this division of property, in Illinois law follows a model known as "equitable distribution," which, put simply, requires the division to meet guidelines of fairness....
Determining the identity of a child’s father in Illinois can be vitally important to the child’s and both parents’ financial and mental health. in Illinois law makes both parents responsible for the child’s welfare, and thus, a reliable identification of the father is...
We’ve talked about a lot of divorce legal issues on this blog, including property division and child custody. Each of these issues is important and can dictate what your life will look like after your marriage is dissolved. But there’s often another matter that is...
Even the word, “divorce” can cause cold sweats, but sometimes, couples need it. To lessen this apprehension, understanding the basics can help. Before filing, it is important to know whether one qualifies to divorce here. First, one does not need to file for a divorce...
in Illinois, many married and unmarried parents have to address custody issues regarding their children. While this is likely a challenging issue to work through, it is also one that requires attention to details as the delicately work through any issues arising in...
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...
