You and your spouse have been getting into too many disagreements, and you're just not happy together. You can tell that you're drifting apart and it's time to move on. As a result, you go to your spouse and tell them that you would like to get a divorce. Here's the...
When you’ve finally made up your mind that divorce is the only way out of your marriage, you need to prepare yourself. Legally separating from your spouse will affect several things, from the bank accounts you both share, children and all the assets you own together....
Being alone at any age, particularly if it is not by choice, can be pretty scary. But the loneliness that can envelop you when you get divorced later in life can be truly disorienting and overwhelming. Wasn’t this supposed to be the prime time of your life? A time...
A divorce is a time of major change in your life. You have to think carefully about how the decisions you make during the process will affect your future. This isn’t always easy, but it’s critical as you work through the negotiations required to end the marriage. One...
One thing that frightens some people about divorce is that they have to learn to live on a single income. When you’re accustomed to having two incomes in the home, this is a major difference. It can affect the standard of living for you and your children in numerous...
Over several years of marriage, you and your spouse may have completely entangled your finances. You may have closed your separate bank accounts and credit cards to open joint accounts. You may have both deposited your paychecks into the same shared account. Once you...
Retirement and pension benefits can be big issues in Illinois divorces. Under the equitable distribution rules used by the courts, both spouses will generally have an interest even in retirement accounts held only in one person. When it comes to 401(K)s or similar...
Sharing parental responsibilities during and after a divorce can be a major source of conflict. You and your ex may get into arguments when the custody exchange runs late or whenever you need to change your standing plans. There is also the possibility that your ex...
Filing for divorce can be a freeing experience, but it’s one that also comes with a bit of fear. You might be worried about what the future holds. A contentious divorce can be especially difficult. There are several things that you can do if you want to try to have an...
Your parents left you a hefty inheritance when they passed away five years ago. You were already married but you do not have any children, so you didn’t spend the money on college tuition or anything of that nature. You just set it aside for the day you retired,...