Vernon Hills Illinois Family Law Blog
The financial effects of “gray divorce”
A growing number of people in Illinois are choosing to divorce later in life. In the past, older Americans tended to stay together, especially if they were already part of a long marriage. Divorce was less socially acceptable, and people often had fewer expectations...
Research shows that women initiate the majority of divorces
When divorces happen in Illinois and around the country, chances are high that the female spouses started the process. One study concluded that wives initiated 80% of divorces. Another study that tracked 355 couples over a 16-year period collected information from...
Losing your job during your divorce: what you should know
It has been a trying time beginning your divorce proceedings. On top of everything else you have going on, your boss unexpectedly lets you go. Your unemployment now adds additional worry to an already stressful time. You may be wondering how this will affect your...
Getting the marital home in a divorce
When a divorce occurs, a couple might decide to sell a house and split any profits. However, there are also reasons a person in Illinois may wish to keep a home. One could feel attached to the property, or one could wish to live in the home with children. Before...
How retirement plans can be impacted by divorce
Divorce can be hard on Illinois residents and others throughout the country. However, it may also be a source of happiness for some who have chosen to end their marriage. According to a representative from the American College of Financial Services, women between the...
Co-parenting benefits adults and children after divorce
Shared custody that grants both parents time to raise their children after a divorce has the potential to produce many psychological and emotional benefits. Parents going through the process of divorce in Illinois will need to work out a custody agreement and...
Parents likely to get more child support in some states
Child support is often a major part of a divorced parent's income. Although losing the second salary in the home after divorce might make it challenging to juggle all of the expenses a couple was able to manage, child support helps ensure the children have what they...
How job loss may affect divorce negotiations
The already complex process of divorce can be further complicated for people in Illinois if one of them loses a job. This can have implications for child and spousal support payments whether it is the lower- or the higher-earning spouse who loses a job. In the former...
How a divorced parent should request a relocation
Separating from a spouse may be a stressful process, but it does open up numerous opportunities for you. You no longer have to worry about living in the same house as your ex or organizing your entire schedule around them. You can get a new job that they may have held...
Divorce can affect children’s higher education plans
For many Illinois families, divorce brings about a wide range of changes, including emotional, social and behavioral changes. However, one change that might not be so obvious during the process, is how divorce will affect the children's higher education plans. A study...
