It is often hard for people to focus on anything outside of their situations when going through highly stressful or traumatic times, such as divorce. Despite this, people must still attend work and make a living. Thus, it is important to know how to continue attending...
Divorce
3 Things To Know About Property Division During Divorce
As you head toward divorce, you may have many questions about how a judge might divide your assets. In addition to your own financial security, you may worry about how you will continue to provide for your children. In Illinois, the courts divide shared marital assets...
How Can I Have A Peaceful Divorce?
Divorce is difficult, but it does not always have to be a high-conflict process. There are many reasons why you and your ex may be choosing divorce, but it is also possible to choose peace during the process. It is possible to have a calm and equitable divorce...
How Should I Handle Social Media During Divorce?
The majority of Americans are on social media. Social media has improved the lives of many, making it easier to communicate with friends, family and even strangers both near and far. However, social media also has a number of pitfalls. Particularly if you are going...
What will happen to the family business during property division?
Perhaps you inherited the family business, or perhaps you and your soon-to-be-ex founded the company together. Now that you face divorce, what will happen to the business during property division? You have three options to consider. Sell the business outright If you...
Who gets the rings when you divorce?
Even though you are ready to end your marriage, it was not always bad. In fact, you have some wonderful memories of happier times. Two of these are probably your engagement and wedding days. The rings you wear remind you of these occasions. In addition to being...
The clear signs of a broken marriage
Though Tolstoy talked about the unique characteristics of an unhappy family, he could have also come up with many similarities among couples headed for a divorce. Time and time again, certain factors in a relationship point to serious trouble. While the presence of...
Explaining divorce to your children
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...
Reviewing your child support payment options
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...
Common complications in a no-fault divorce
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...