There may be many events a couple plans during their lifetime, such as getting married, buying a house together or having children. Divorce is rarely on the list. However, when Illinois couples decide that divorce is imminent, there may be steps each spouse can take...

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Month: September 2017
Proposed child support law change could affect payments for some
When couples decide to get divorced, they must contemplate multiple factors that may not only affect their lives, but their children's lives as well. Determining who will pay child support and how much should be paid is often a decision parents will face. One Illinois...
Is a postnuptial agreement appropriate for me?
Most couples have heard about prenuptial agreements. In fact, if you or your spouse suggested such an agreement before you married, it may have caused some tension between you. Perhaps you and your partner ultimately discarded the idea, but now that you've been...
Property division may be complicated without an attorney
Illinois residents who are contemplating divorce have a lot to think about. One of the main considerations to make is in regard to property division. Depending on the couple's finances, this may be complex. Fortunately, divorce attorneys can help individuals determine...
Alimony basics to consider in divorce
When Illinois couples consider divorce, there will likely be one spouse concerned about the need to receive support, and the other spouse concerned about having to pay support. Alimony laws vary among jurisdictions, and the rules for awarding alimony and calculating...