As Illinois residents age, many come to see certain parts of their lives differently. As a result, they may want to make changes that could not only affect their lives but also the lives of others. In particular, many may find that ending their marriage may allow them...

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Successful women may feel held back by marriage, consider divorce
Many Illinois residents lead busy lives. It can be a strain for anyone to handle work, home life, social life and various other aspects of daily affairs. The strain of a busy life can often lead to strain in relationships, especially if one person feels that he or she...
Understanding marital property is vital during property division
Getting a divorce often means having to think about matters that may not have crossed one's mind before. In particular, Illinois residents may have to give more thought to what assets belong to whom when going through property division proceedings. Previously, asset...
Are you the victim of a parental alienation scheme?
Getting divorced is stressful, especially if you and your former spouse do not see eye to eye on important issues you must resolve in order to achieve a fair settlement. For instance, if you each interpret what is best for your children differently, it can cause a...
A child’s mental health could affect child custody proceedings
Addressing one's mental health is becoming a priority for more and more people in Illinois and around the world. In the past, mental health issues were misunderstood or often ignored, and today, more people of all ages are getting the help they need to address those...
The size, location of a parent’s home could affect child custody
Getting divorced is a difficult process, especially when there are children involved. Illinois parents want to do what is best for their kids, and they certainly want to reach the best child custody arrangements possible. However, if a parent is seeking sole custody...
Protecting assets in a high asset divorce
Ending a marriage in which numerous assets are involved can be more complicated than the average divorce. Though high asset divorce can take more time and effort to complete, it does not have to seem impossible. Of course, most Illinois residents facing this type of...
Mediation allows flexibility during property division in Illinois
Many people in Illinois have the misconception that divorce is always bitter and filled with contentious court battles. They may worry that they will have little control in the property division process if a judge -- who knows little about them personally -- makes the...
Child custody: Visitation in Illinois
When a couple chooses to end their marriage, they are often left with a variety of issues to sort through. If there are children involved, one of the biggest issues they face is determining child custody and visitation. Unfortunately, many people in Illinois may not...
Seeking insight on what to expect after a divorce is finalized
Going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful experience, and the outcome of the situation could have a significant impact on your life. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can remain amicable during your divorce, with a variety of aspects to address,...