The decision to stay or go can be a difficult one to make. However, once the Illinois parents make the decision that staying in an unhappy relationship is the wrong choice, it is time to take action. In addition to deciding who will retain which assets and...
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Alimony and the proposed new tax plan
Throughout the divorce process, financial issues are often a driving force. After years of building a life and family together, the Illinois couple decides that the marriage is over. In many instances, however, one of the individuals earns more than the other. In this...
Some reasons for gray divorce appear to be black and white
You may have heard that the overall divorce rate throughout the nation has decreased in recent years; however, that only seems to be the case for people under age 50. If you have already celebrated a birthday beyond that, you're part of a group who has doubled its...
Proposed changes to child custody standards
Every other weekend and two to four weeks during the summer seems to be the traditional custody arrangement when Illinois parents divorce. For many families, this arrangement appears to work. However, others believe that a 50/50 shared child custody is better for all...
The house, the mortgage and an Illinois high asset divorce
Purchasing a house is perhaps the largest investment that an Illinois couple makes during their marriage. In addition to the financial investment in the home, many discover that they have an emotional investment as well. When this happens, the home can become a source...