Creating an agreement that divides property equitably in a divorce can be challenging. Illinois law divides marital property but not separate property. It can be complex to determine which assets are individual and which you share with your spouse. In some cases, a...
Having a successful career should not come as a detriment should you need to divorce. However, in some instances, high-asset marriages may end in one spouse going to great lengths to try and come out with more of the marital pot. Concealing marital assets is a problem...
During a divorce, you and your spouse will need to divide your marital property and arrange custody agreements and child support if you have young children. In some cases, one of you may also need to pay alimony to the other. If you are considering a divorce in...
Raising a child is often not an inexpensive endeavor. In fact, according to one recent survey, parents spend more than $13,000 per year on their kids. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you likely already know you may either have to pay or be eligible to...
In Illinois, parents of one or more children who are getting divorced or are not living together will typically create a formal plan about parenting time and childcare. Parents may be able to modify a parenting plan if there is a change in circumstances that affects...
Illinois no longer requires parents to establish who has custody of children during divorce proceedings. Instead, they must create a parenting plan. The main objectives of a parenting plan are to create a formal agreement about where children live, when they will...
If you are unhappy in your marriage, it can be difficult to summon the strength to divorce. You may experience anger, guilt and sadness about the end of your marriage as well as fear of the future. Explore the common fears others have as they face divorce and learn...
If you have recently decided to separate from your spouse, it is natural to feel a deep loss about the end of your marriage. Along with this sadness, many people experience fear and anxiety about the future. This may be especially true if you have seen a friend,...
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