With the ever-rising cost of living comes a need for higher-paying jobs. While there are plenty of lucrative careers that do not require a college education, there are also many that do. However, the cost of higher education continues to rise. Some parents believe...
Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs, and it is often made even more challenging after a divorce or separation. A comprehensive parenting plan serves as an important foundation for raising children in two homes. When drafting a parenting plan, it is important...
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...
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....
