A divorce can make it feel like your world has turned upside down. Thinking rationally may be difficult, and hence, the chance that you do something you will later regret is probably higher than ever. You need to be on your best behavior during the divorce. Behaving...
When a marital relationship breaks down to a point where people cannot stand being around one another, one spouse may eventually file for divorce. However, the longer a couple has remained married, the more likely they are to try creative solutions before deciding to...
When you part ways with your spouse, you will share out the assets and debts acquired during the marriage. In Illinois, marital property is divided equitably, based on what is fair. Property and debts are divided similarly. This means that you may end up with certain...
Contrary to popular belief, most noncustodial parents do not mind supporting their children financially after a divorce. Even so, it remains an area of frequent conflict between many parents. One reason for such conflict involves the noncustodial parent questioning...
What would you say if someone told you they could predict whether or not you were still going to be married in six years' time? What would you say if they claimed to have a 94% accuracy rate? That’s exactly what psychologist John Gottman claimed after spending time...
If you're getting divorced and your spouse is a narcissist, there's a chance that your divorce is going to be more difficult than it would have been otherwise. The fastest and easiest divorces are ones where couples can cooperate, but this rarely happens if the other...
You're getting closer to a divorce, and you and your spouse have begun discussing it. It's clear that the two of you are not happy and you finally decided that you'd like to end the relationship. One thing that you are worried about is discovering all of the assets...
Just like when you and your ex-spouse were married, the way you work together to raise your children following a divorce doesn’t necessarily have to follow the rules that other couples have used. While there are some guidelines that can help you create solid lines of...
Divorce can be challenging at the best of times, but it becomes even more tricky when one spouse refuses to cooperate. Your ex may not be agreeable to the separation in the first place, but if it’s the best choice for you and your family, then it’s important to...
The most common way that people get alimony after a divorce is through a monthly payment. Say that your spouse was the only working parent in your family. You need to help take care of the kids and it’s difficult to immediately re-enter the workforce. Your spouse may...
