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...
Illinois’ Dissolution of Marriage Acts identifies the potentially serious effects of one or both spouses misusing or wasting marital assets. In legal terms, “dissipation” occurs when a spouse squanders or improperly diverts funds or other property when the marriage is...
While you and your child's other parent worked out a custody arrangement, that did not improve your communication. You do not want your shared child to suffer because you are not on the most favorable terms with your ex, so how can you improve the situation? ...
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...
Divorce is stressful. It can be emotionally draining, but the financial stakes involved can be enormous, too. While you might want to simply take any kind of settlement you can get to move past the matter, you actually need to put a lot of thought into your property...
Owning a business with your spouse can be an exciting adventure and a great way to support your family. However, couples should keep in mind that if they ever get divorced, they will have to make difficult decisions about what happens to the business. Illinois is an...
You were angry when you found out that your spouse had been seeing someone else. You were even more furious when you found out that they had done this more than once in your relationship.You're ready to divorce, but you want to know if you have the grounds to do so....
If you're planning on getting a divorce from your spouse, it may be difficult to think of how your life could change. You know that things won't be the same, and you are worried about how you'll be perceived.You should know that you're not alone in choosing divorce....
When you're divorced, it can be frustrating to fight over child custody issues. From not picking up your child on time to not being able to get in touch, there are many issues you may be struggling with.Whenever you have custody-related issues, it's a good idea to try...
You love your children, and you want to be able to spend every day with them. With your current custody arrangements, you know that won't ever be a possibility.Despite knowing that the arrangements are in your children's best interests, you still wish you could be...
