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....
Divorce
Does divorce mean revising my estate plan?
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...
How do you navigate divorce at work?
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...
What does Illinois consider when awarding spousal maintenance?
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....
Will my past substance abuse affect my parenting rights?
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...
Supporting your child during and after a divorce
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...
What if you do not update your will after your divorce?
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....
What is a qualified domestic relations order?
Gray divorce rates, meaning divorces between couples 50 are older, are on the rise. In addition to the emotional turmoil that results from leaving your spouse after many decades spent together, gray divorces are also more challenging from a legal perspective. This is...
Should you have court-monitored communication?
Divorce can sometimes get heated for both parties. Your spouse might take actions under stress out of anger or spite that make life harder for you. For example, many divorcees discuss periods of harassment as they were going through the split. Fortunately, technology...
Critical steps to remember in high-conflict divorce situations
Escalated tensions in your marriage made you realize that it was time to go your separate ways. Words as well as objects were flung. The physical dangers and venom spat out between the two of you was just too much. You have to get out of this contentious marriage....