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...
Depending on the particulars of your divorce, you and your current spouse may remain together in your marital home in Illinois during your split. How can the two of you survive the experience and emerge with your sanity intact? Divorce Magazine has several tips that...
If you are a parent facing domestic violence charges, you need to review the different ways these allegations could affect your life and your ability to spend time with your child. Parents accused of domestic violence face many different hardships, whether they lose a...
The divorce process affects people in various ways, whether you are worried about your ability to maintain a strong relationship with your children or you have concerns about adjusting to daily life after your marriage ends. However, there are various financial...
Illinois is an equitable division state for the purposes of divorce. Spouses ending their marriages must split assets fairly, but not necessarily equally. Before filing for divorce, residents should review the state laws that apply to property division. Understanding...
Your divorce can be such a sensitive process for you that you want as few people as possible to know what is going on in your life. However, your divorce may follow you everywhere you go until it is over, even your workplace. Still, you may be able to deal with your...
When you first decide on a child custody arrangement, you may not think about what you would do if your ex-spouse attempted to interfere with your time with your child. This struggle can cause chaos and even potentially ruin the relationship with your child, but there...
When you appear in court to finalize a divorce, the judge will likely set up a child support payment plan for your spouse based on his or her income. The United States Department of Justice reports that no individual may willingly ignore this responsibility, but what...
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people decide to end their marriages in the United States. Moreover, millions of people tie the knot each year and many of these marital relationships will ultimately lead to divorce. Some people think that divorce has become more...
