When it comes to protecting children from domestic violence, the first aspect is protecting them from enduring physical violence themselves. Children are highly vulnerable and may not know what to do, who to tell or how to protect themselves. It’s very important for...
Year: 2020
Reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage
If you and your future spouse have not discussed the topic of a prenuptial agreement, it isn’t an easy one to bring up. After all, it might send a message that you’re thinking about your divorce even before your marriage. However, prenups can be beneficial. They offer...
Dividing debt during a divorce
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...
Want to give your child the best life possible following your divorce? Read this
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...
Thinking ahead to the holidays during your divorce: 3 big problems you can face
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...
Can children choose where to live in a Chicago divorce?
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...
It is vital to keep putting your kids first before and after divorce
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...
How not to proceed during a child custody case
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...
How to ask for a prenuptial agreement without angering your partner
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...
Why should you work with your ex to determine child custody?
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...