You and your spouse have likely spent years putting your paychecks in the same checking account and making payments on the same mortgage. When you decide to divorce, you will have to separate your financial resources and obligations, which can be very challenging. The...
Many divorced parents plan out some kind of co-parenting child custody agreement that works in their and their child’s best interests. Deciding what is in the best interest of a child can be difficult, but not impossible when a co-parent is willing to work with the...
If you are in the process of getting a divorce, there is a good chance that you are concerned about your spouse's financial behavior. It is not uncommon for someone to try and hide assets during divorce proceedings, which can make things very difficult for the other...
Divorce is often messy and emotional. During the divorce process, it is only natural to reach out to family members and friends for advice and support. While this is normal, it’s best to avoid discussing or posting about your divorce on social media. Some other tips...
A divorce can make it feel like your world has turned upside down. Thinking rationally may be difficult, and hence, the chance that you do something you will later regret is probably higher than ever. You need to be on your best behavior during the divorce. Behaving...
When a marital relationship breaks down to a point where people cannot stand being around one another, one spouse may eventually file for divorce. However, the longer a couple has remained married, the more likely they are to try creative solutions before deciding to...
When you part ways with your spouse, you will share out the assets and debts acquired during the marriage. In Illinois, marital property is divided equitably, based on what is fair. Property and debts are divided similarly. This means that you may end up with certain...
Contrary to popular belief, most noncustodial parents do not mind supporting their children financially after a divorce. Even so, it remains an area of frequent conflict between many parents. One reason for such conflict involves the noncustodial parent questioning...
What would you say if someone told you they could predict whether or not you were still going to be married in six years' time? What would you say if they claimed to have a 94% accuracy rate? That’s exactly what psychologist John Gottman claimed after spending time...
If you're getting divorced and your spouse is a narcissist, there's a chance that your divorce is going to be more difficult than it would have been otherwise. The fastest and easiest divorces are ones where couples can cooperate, but this rarely happens if the other...
