Getting divorced is never an easy decision, especially if you have children with your spouse. Explaining the situation to them might feel scary. In a fragile situation like the one you face, knowing how to talk to your children could give you some direction. Using the...
Whether you recently lost your job and need to find another way to pay child support or you are in the middle of a divorce and have uncertainty about how child support works, it is crucial to go over your options with respect to paying support. There are various ways...
Court-ordered child custody plans are not set in stone. When life brings changes, you can request a modification of child custody. In Illinois, your request must meet a higher standard if you request to modify within the first two years following the initial ruling....
If you struggle to pay child support on time, it is vital to understand how falling behind could affect you. Aside from losing your passport, facing contempt of court charges and other serious penalties, missing child support payments could also threaten your driving...
Divorce does more than divide money and objects. The process forces parents to divvy up custody of their children. Disputes in child custody can escalate the tension and hostility in a divorce proceeding. Some of these arguments may stem from not having a handle on...
Co-parenting can be full of challenges, especially if you and your ex-spouse do not get along particularly well. Fortunately, though, sharing custody tends to become easier with time. If you can get through the first few months, everyone in your family may acclimate...
After a tough divorce, you may find yourself struggling to stay calm and collected when dealing with your co-parent. This process can be even harder when your co-parent is a narcissist and you have to try to plan around this behavior. Knowing the ways to deal with...
Traditionally, a couple in Illinois would file a divorce based on certain factors. The grounds for divorce could range from impotence or adultery to bigamy or addiction. In recent years, however, lawmakers revised the rules, and spouses no longer had to cite a...
Even if you are fairly certain that divorce is the right decision for you and your family, you may still experience hesitation. Ending a relationship is difficult no matter the circumstances, and it is natural to question the decision in the lead up to your divorce....
Whether you lose your job, struggle with an unexpected and costly medical hardship or face financial challenges for some other reason, staying current on child support can become difficult. However, it is essential to do everything in your power to avoid falling...
