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If you are getting divorced in Illinois, you may understandably feel overwhelmed with all of the things you have to take care of. Perhaps you are moving to a new place to live. Maybe your spouse has moved out and you need to revamp your home. If you have children, you...
If you are in the midst of a divorce or have recently gotten divorced in Illinois, you know that no aspect of your life is left untouched in the process. Where you live, how often and when you see your kids, how much money you have to live on each month and more are...
For Illinois parents who get divorced when their children are very young, the thought of paying for college can seem so far away. In many cases, this may even be overlooked during the original divorce settlement process. When the time comes for children to begin their...
If you are an Illinois spouse who is getting divorced, there are many things you need to know when it comes time to discuss your marital property portfolio. Many assets are easy to identify as joint property. Determining the value of things in shifting market...
When a couple gets married in Illinois, there is always some chance no matter how slight that they could someday get divorced. Many things can factor into whether or not a couple remains married for life or whether they part ways before that happens. Researchers have...
When getting divorced, Illinois residents understandably get very focused on the logistics of a divorce. Topics like who will get what assets, how debts will be split, what the child custody and parenting time agreement will be and then some become of primary concern....
A new year is just around the corner and with that commonly comes new laws. That is true for Illinois this year where the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Act is getting an overhaul. Left unchanged for the past 38 years, updates to this legislation will change the...
Some divorces in Illinois are initiated by one person while the other person may not originally wish to end the marriage. Other divorces may be agreed to up front by both parties. If you and your spouse have jointly made the decision to get divorced, you may be...
With November well underway, the holiday season is fast approaching. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is frequently anticipated with much joy and excitement by Illinois residents. When kids are involved, the level of activity and expectation can...
When you and your spouse have agreed to get divorced, you know that soon you will face many decisions including those about dividing marital property. Among the assets that you and your spouse may end up sharing are retirement accounts. If these accounts are 401(k)s...
