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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Aug 2, 2019 | 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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jun 28, 2019 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jun 20, 2019 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jun 13, 2019 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | May 30, 2019 | Divorce
When Illinois couples who own a home get a divorce, one may want to buy out the other. However, the person should first find out the answer to several important questions. One is how much equity is in the home. This can be determined in several different ways. A full...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | May 6, 2019 | Divorce
For the most part, both men and women in Illinois agree that parents who act as caregivers to their children play an important role in a marriage. However, men and women tend to disagree over how much a stay-at-home parent should receive in a divorce settlement. A...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Apr 23, 2019 | Divorce
Filing the last of the divorce paperwork can be a big relief for couples in Illinois who are splitting up, but there is usually still more work to be done after the divorce. For example, a spouse may need to be removed from a health insurance policy, and one spouse...
