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....
Family Law
Mediation or arbitration could help you resolve custody disputes
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...
Can digital visitation help relieve my custody worries?
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...
Already married? Try a postnuptial agreement
After you get married, you might sit down and think that you should have created a prenuptial agreement. Your spouse has debt, you have debt and you want to protect the assets you collect over time.One thing you can consider is called a postnuptial agreement. A...
Get creative with custody plans to make the most of your time
Many people who have children during their marriages face a difficult problem in divorce: They both work. While this might work in a marriage, having two parents working full-time jobs won't be as easy.For many people, one parent is a part-time employee, but the other...
How to tell you’re ready for a divorce
You may not have expected marriage to always be easy, but you probably didn't expect it to be this rough all the time either.So, how do you know that it's time for a divorce as opposed to seeking therapy together as a couple? Here are the signs that it's time for a...
Do you need a social media clause in your prenuptial agreement?
There's a growing trend in prenuptial agreements that may surprise a lot of people: social media clauses.Prenups are now widely used. Modern couples recognize them as a financial tool that can provide a measure of security to both halves of a couple in uncertain...
Did financial problems bring an end to your marriage?
Out of all the reasons for divorce, financial difficulty and disagreements about money are the most common. As a fundamental necessity of life, money is a common concern for spouses. If there's a lack of financial security, or serious disagreements about how to save...
Even if you’re divorced, you can make summer great for your kids
Ah, those carefree summer days of childhood. Time with friends. Visits to some of the wonderful spots for children in Illinois. Toasting s'mores around the fire. Just because you're divorced doesn't mean the kids have to experience anything less than an awesome...