On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Mar 26, 2020 | Divorce
Many state laws establish specific conditions spouses must meet before they can get a no-fault divorce. Generally, these conditions include a residency requirement and a separation period. This might lead many spouses seeking a divorce to wonder: are there specific...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Mar 6, 2020 | Divorce
April is approaching fast. That means that tax season is here. Taxes are often the last thing anyone wants to think about, but recently divorced individuals must take their taxes into careful consideration. Getting a divorce significantly changes an individual’s...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Feb 14, 2020 | Divorce
The 1960s movements for equality in the workplace significantly changed family life as more women joined the workforce. Over the years, they caught up with men in the workplace and society. Yet, a new report states that the tension between traditional values and...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jan 14, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
When couples divorce, they must divide the assets they shared and accumulated during their marriage. These assets include any retirement savings that spouses have amassed over the years, whether these savings are in a 401(k) or an individual retirement account (IRA)....
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Nov 28, 2019 | Divorce
Midwest weather can have some of the most extreme fluctuations in the country. But frigid winters and hot and humid summers aren’t the only things that can make these climates unbearable for some. That’s because the hot and cold vibes can extend well beyond the...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Nov 27, 2019 | Divorce
Marriages can become turbulent for a variety of reasons. However, some may not know the likelihood of divorce can increase if one spouse has a long commute. That’s because the time away from home and stress of traffic can provoke rising tensions at home. According to...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Nov 25, 2019 | Divorce, Property Division
When two people marry, it is common for them to join their property and assets, just as they join their lives together. Though this is common, it is also generally why dividing property is often so complex when couples file for divorce. However, many married couples...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Sep 9, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Aug 23, 2019 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Aug 13, 2019 | 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...
