These days, as many as half of marriages end in divorce. Couples in Illinois are often very concerned about how their assets will be divided in the judgment. What they may not want to dwell on is the division of the debts they accumulated over the course of the...
During a divorce, parents often focus on their children. They know that this can be hard. They know that the children had no say in the decision. Their goal is to give the child the best possible life after divorce. Unfortunately, it’s easy to approach this from the...
If you’re going through a divorce and you have kids, it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about how you’re going to split parenting time during the holidays. Most of the time, parents get caught up in the mechanics of their divorce and don’t realize that...
If you divorce while your children are still minors, you need to decide where the child will live. This is known as parenting time and is typically shared between the parents in a variety of ways. Pursuant to Illinois law, one of the factors the court may consider...
You might be excited about the idea of moving on after an unfulfilling or unhappy marriage but still feel nervous about the idea of going to court. Court can often result in intense arguments between spouses, stress for children and increased expenses. Some people may...
We say it all the time because it is true: getting a divorce is hard, not just for you, but for your child as well. What we have learned in our time serving families is that no parent wants their child to suffer. This is encouraging because it means that these parents...
Unless the court determines that the children are not safe in your care, typically both parents have allocated parenting time with the minor children. However, the court will take into consideration the actions taken by both you and your spouse while the case is...
With your wedding day fast approaching, you’re running out of time to discuss the idea of a prenuptial agreement with your partner. You know it’s something you want to at least discuss, but you have a major concern: The reaction of your partner and the potential...
Finding a fair way to divide your property during a divorce is not always easy. There is a chance that you and your spouse simply will not agree, especially if your estate contains substantial assets. Real estate holdings, in particular, can become a source of intense...
When you make the decision to separate from your partner and you have children together, you have to think carefully about how to handle the child custody aspect of the split. This is a delicate balance because you must do what is best for the children and this might...