On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jun 29, 2020 | Divorce
According to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory, getting a divorce is one of the most stressful events that an individual could experience in their lifetime. This may not be a surprise to anyone considering a divorce. After all, getting a divorce can change several...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | May 8, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Financial matters are most often the biggest issues in a divorce. After all, Illinois law requires divorcing spouses to divide their marital assets equitably. The process of dividing that property can lead to significant disputes over who gets what – or how much. Both...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Apr 30, 2020 | Divorce
When parents decide to divorce, they suddenly face many uncertainties. What will their future look like? How will they divide custody of the kids? How will they divide all of their assets? Another common question that divorcing parents face is where they will live....
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Apr 16, 2020 | Divorce
In a divorce, soon-to-be-ex-spouses commonly disagree over who gets what. Even if they initially agreed to end their marriage, it is common for couples to run into complicated disputes over all of the property they shared during the marriage. Nowadays, family pets are...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Apr 13, 2020 | Divorce
Some Illinois parents are excited to see their children begin their own adult life and move out of the house. Others might be sad to see them go. Regardless, when parents find themselves with an empty nest, they often experience a wide range of emotions. After all,...
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...
