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...
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....
While you are married, you plan to spend the rest of your lives together. Planning a life together often means looking well into the future for yourselves and your loved ones. Divorce is an important time to look at your estate plan to see what changes you need to...
Despite your divorce, you must still work and earn a living. Understandably, you could have trouble concentrating on your duties when you think about your legal situation. Chron offers tips for navigating a divorce in the office. Get insight into balancing your...
When you and your husband or wife decide to split in Illinois, you may wonder whether you are going to be able to afford the same lifestyle you have enjoyed up until this point. You may decide to seek spousal maintenance from your former partner during your divorce....
Everyone makes mistakes. However, we don’t deserve to have our mistakes follow us everywhere we go if we’ve already addressed the problem. Because of that, the courts in Illinois may award you with custody of your child if you can prove to them that you’ve reflected...
Ensuring your child has everything they need to grow and thrive after an Illinois divorce is about more than finances. The disruption to his life may leave him feeling lost and helpless, often resulting in uncontrolled anger and frustration. Emotional support during...
The immediate aftermath of your divorce proceedings in Illinois can be a hectic time. The work that goes into transitioning into your post-divorce life may cause you to overlook certain elements that the end of your marriage impacts. One of these is your estate plans....
