And the ability and determination to follow through on issues that matter to you.
The only true winners in divorce are parties who reach a fair settlement early in the divorce process – without going to court. Let’s face it. Taking a divorce case all the way to court is expensive – in time, money, and relationships – especially if a custody battle is involved. Parents with young children Read more about The Only Winners in Divorce[…]
Hiring a divorce lawyer can be the most important, and stressful, decision of your entire separation process. When going to a consultation to meet with an attorney, you shouldn’t let them ask all the questions. You need to get enough information from them to ensure that you know if they will be a good divorce Read more about The Three Biggest Questions to Ask When Hiring A Divorce Lawyer[…]
If you’re going through a divorce and your spouse has already hired a divorce lawyer, you might, at times, feel frustrated with some of the things that are going on. This is especially true when the other lawyer is overzealous. There Are Limitations to Zealous Advocacy In general, it is an attorney’s, like a divorce Read more about What You Might Expect From Your Spouse’s Divorce Lawyer[…]
For parents in Illinois, the end of a marriage doesn’t mean the end of parenting responsibilities. Courts tend to favor coparenting arrangements that keep both parents involved with a child’s life. With such arrangements, however, parents no longer sharing a house are normally encouraged to remember that the child’s best interests come first. Even when Read more about The basics of coparenting after a marriage ends[…]
Divorce can be a hectic and stressful time, even in the best circumstances. During divorce, you may not just be ending your marriage, you may also be changing your routines, your living situation and your financial situation. Additionally, the legal process for divorce can be time consuming, depending on your situation. Although the time surrounding Read more about Three steps to help you get organized before divorce[…]
Illinois residents who have cryptocurrency assets and are planning to end their marriages should be prepared for the likelihood that the divorce process will be much longer and more difficult than usual. There are issues regarding cryptocurrency that can make it difficult to locate and value them. Cryptocurrency is a type of virtual currency that Read more about Cryptocurrency and divorce[…]
The divorce rate for spouses between the ages of 25 and 39 has dropped by 21 percent over the past 25 years. However, for those 50 and older, their divorce rate has increased by 109 percent. This surge may have been caused by various factors, including greater financial freedom for women or couples generally growing Read more about Divorcing later in life can have a financial impact[…]
Divorce rates across Illinois and the United States follow certain predictable patterns that are often associated with changes in the economy and changes in social norms and traditions. Although these fluctuations can typically be seen clearly when charted on a graph and measured against major events, there are a number of reasons for the dissolution Read more about Reasons for divorce follow common themes[…]
There are several reasons that older Illinois couples entering a second marriage might want a prenuptial agreement. They may be bringing more assets into the marriage than a younger couple, and they also may want to make sure their children from the previous marriage still get some assets. A prenup can help a couple plan Read more about Tips for creating a prenup for a second marriage[…]
A divorce is a painful and complicated process, bringing both financial and emotional stress. Couples face a number of contentious issues such as child custody and property division when they’re separating. And not surprisingly, one of the more common heated issues in divorce is who gets to keep the dog or cat. Families have long Read more about Who keeps the dog when you divorce?[…]