There are several reasons that people in Illinois may start thinking about ending their marriages. For some, a divorce is the result of a difference of opinion over having children. For others, money may play a large role in marital problems. In fact, according to a...
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Month: July 2014
Beloved Lab sparks pet custody dispute for Illinois couple
When Illinois couples go through a divorce, their attorneys work with them to divide their assets and personal belongings as fairly as possible. Sometimes the divorcing spouses’ emotional attachment to a particular item or pet sparks heated arguments that must be...
Illinois divorcees should take retirement funds into account
Ending a marriage can be a difficult and confusing time. In addition to the emotions involved, there are Illinois laws that govern the way that marital property is divided. It is important for spouses who are going through a divorce understand their rights to certain...
Teenager in Chicago foster care after parent-hospital dispute
When many people envision a custody battle, they likely picture two biological parents going through a divorce, arguing over who gets more time with the children. In Illinois and elsewhere throughout the country, that is not always the case. A child custody dispute...
Illinois couples should factor taxes into property division
For many couples in Illinois, the decision to get a divorce is not one that is easily made. No matter what level of income or assets is at stake, a separation in Illinois usually entails property division. Couples should go into divorce proceedings with even a basic...