Navigating divorce and the aftermath can be complicated for all involved, especially when there are children. During the early stages of the divorce, the thought of co-parenting with your ex-spouse may be challenging to consider, particularly if your parting is...
Losing your job during your divorce: what you should know
It has been a trying time beginning your divorce proceedings. On top of everything else you have going on, your boss unexpectedly lets you go. Your unemployment now adds additional worry to an already stressful time. You may be wondering how this will affect your...
How a divorced parent should request a relocation
Separating from a spouse may be a stressful process, but it does open up numerous opportunities for you. You no longer have to worry about living in the same house as your ex or organizing your entire schedule around them. You can get a new job that they may have held...
Three ways a divorce damages your health
We are always told to prioritize our health. Whether it’s our mental health or our physical body, we need to take care of ourselves first. However, our priorities tend to skew when we are going through challenging circumstances, such as divorce. It’s...
Illinois ranks in the lowest divorce rates in the U.S.
As March rapidly approaches, lawyers see a decrease in divorce cases due to the end of “divorce season” – a period between January and early February where the divorce rate spikes across the country. Despite the end of divorce season, some lawyers...
What can pet parents do during a divorce?
Many couples embrace their role as “pet parents” with the family dog or cat. However, the dynamic can be complicated when the pet parents decide to break up – especially after walking down the aisle. What can couples do to prevent a messy divorce and...
Avoid big buys during a divorce
Thousands of personal finance books hit the shelves every year. Almost all of them will advise you, at some point in time, to reduce spending. Often, these are sensible statements, even borderline generic. But what if you have been investing and saving, and...
What pregnant divorcing mothers should know
Future mothers that become pregnant during divorce proceedings have a lot to think about. On top of dealing with all of the stress that comes from separating from their spouses, now they have to worry about taking care of a child without a partner in a couple of...
Can you share your “best friend” with a former spouse?
For most people, the family pet is their best friend, and some even treat their pet as a child. It is evident that pets play a significant role in the family home, but it’s challenging to redefine their role during divorce proceedings. So how do we handle pets...
Prenuptial agreements gain popularity among Millennials
New generations bring new ideas. Old ideas don’t go away, but they change with the times. Prenuptial agreements are not new. In fact, their roots go back at least as far as the ninth century, according to The New York Times. They’ve garnered attention in recent years...