Marriage is often referred to as “tying the knot,” and untying that knot can be very tricky when the marriage is headed for a divorce. One of the most contested matters during the divorce is usually the division of the marital property. Most states apply “community...
If you and your spouse are planning to get a divorce, you need to know how to tell your children about it. This is a delicate process, to say the least, and the specifics are different for every family. That said, there are some key tips you want to keep in mind to...
Your parents left you a hefty inheritance when they passed away five years ago. You were already married but you do not have any children, so you didn’t spend the money on college tuition or anything of that nature. You just set it aside for the day you retired,...
Trying to split your property and debts is one of the hardest steps in an Illinois divorce. Couples with more assets will have more to fight over during their divorce proceedings. Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets people have, meaning they lead to...
Custody is something that couples struggle to resolve when they end their relationships. Illinois state law talks about the allocation of parental responsibilities and rights largely in the context of a divorce. However, plenty of couples have children without getting...
You hear plenty about failed marriages, yet no one talks about a failed divorce. No one can stop you if you want a divorce, yet ending your marriage is only part of it. For a divorce to succeed, you need to put yourself in a strong position for life alone. Planning is...
When you and your spouse first split, the idea of working together to customize your custody agreement and parenting plan seemed like an impossible goal. With time, however, the animosity between you and your co-parent has faded. Now, your relationship is much more...
Parents need to make medical decisions for their young children, regardless of their marital status. One of the first examples of this is deciding what vaccines a newborn should get and when he or she should get them. Traditionally, parents just work together and get...
When a couple decides that divorce is the best solution for their future, they often struggle through the process of asset and debt division. The family home likely represents the single biggest financial piece of their overall puzzle with retirement funds, a private...
A divorce is a very difficult time in a person’s life. For some, the thought of having to split up all the assets they’ve worked hard to obtain is one that’s just more than they can handle. This can bring up some emotional turmoil. Dealing with your emotions is...
