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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...