Divorce

Divorce is undoubtedly challenging, but the method you choose to finalize it can significantly affect your experience. In Illinois, mediation is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional litigation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where...

Divorce doesn't just happen for no reason. Very few people end their marriage despite no problems in their relationship. Something must be going very wrong for one or both spouses to decide it's over. This could be something out of both spouses' control, like a...

Make no mistake; even in the best of times, life with a narcissist is never a walk in the park. Throw relationship differences into the mix and things can quickly escalate from bad to worse.  Basically, a narcissist tends to exhibit a sense of entitlement, grandiosity...

The procedures involved in a divorce can be complicated. And one of them is property division, which leads to most conflicts between soon-to-be ex-spouses. Your spouse may hide assets to prevent them from being subjected to division, which is unfair. Thus, it's...

One of the reasons that divorce can be so hard for a family is that it often drastically alters the financial circumstances of each of a child’s parents. Divorce also tends to have a negative impact on the mental health of the children in a family and can even affect...

At one time in the history of America, it was scandalous for people to end a marriage no matter how unhappy it made them. For those 65 and older, divorce was an uncommonly rare event. Well, times have changed, and so have divorce trends. Older couples (55 to 64)...

Divorce is complex. One wrong move and you could end up in a legal battle. To avoid this, you may need to be aware of the following ways a mistake can make your divorce harder: Dating before the divorce is settled Many people see comfort during a divorce. They may try...

Every divorce can be complicated due to the emotions and critical procedures involved. However, high-asset ones can be more complex. The divorce process may be similar to other cases, but the technicalities involved make it different. This guide discusses why...

Some divorcing couples – particularly those without children – find that their greatest source of conflict during the process is who will assume ownership of a beloved pet. They may both love their “fur baby” and want it to stay in their lives. One spouse may consider...

You may not be aware of just how complex your marital finances are until you decide to get divorced. Depending on the kind of property you own and the financial assets you’ve acquired since you got married, your financial reality could be seemingly inextricably...