Going through a divorce puts a lot of stress on everyone involved. Unfortunately, some people decide to heap on even more stress by handling the divorce in an immature and petty way. Some parents will even harm your child while trying to get back at you. This is often...
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that your 401(k) account becomes subject to property division during your divorce proceedings. You might go into your divorce proceedings assuming that the only impact it may have on your retirement is changing the person...
There are many reasons that a married couple may want to opt for a period of separation instead of filing for divorce right off. Couples that are experience difficulties may not be ready to call it quits or may want to see how living apart will affect the situation....
Financial conflict is often a major contributor to marital strife in the first place. When facing divorce, either spouse may have strong emotions about what assets he or she deserves to keep. Unfortunately, whether out of feelings of resentment, animosity or anxiety...
While you and your child's other parent worked out a custody arrangement, that did not improve your communication. You do not want your shared child to suffer because you are not on the most favorable terms with your ex, so how can you improve the situation? ...
If you have a child support case, you may be able to get services through the Division of Child Support Services. DCSS provides a range of assistance with your case whether you pay or receive support. According to the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and...
Real estate is one of the trickiest things to deal with in a divorce. One of the main reasons for this is that your contract for a loan on property is something the court cannot undo. In addition, another problem is not understanding how divorce will impact your...
Parents are the main support system for their children. When separated from either one of the parents for an extended period, the effects may be traumatic. The Huffington Post reports on a study that determined the best outcome for children of divorce is to spend time...
Legislation enacted in 2019 addresses the subject of alimony, called maintenance in Illinois, in a divorce proceeding. The court uses a statutory formula to determine how much maintenance to grant and for what period of time. Major calculation changes Changes in the...
Among the many precious assets that a married couple may need to split up when they get divorced is a retirement account. When sharing one person's employer-sponsored account, such as a 401(k) account, the use of a qualified domestic relations order may help both...
