As sad as it may be, when you finally realize that you can’t save your marriage and must get a divorce, you likely want to get it accomplished as quickly as possible. After all, the faster the emotional upheaval is over, the sooner you can move forward and establish your new life. But how long […]
Divorce Lawyer Most spouses looking to end their marriage hope the process is smooth and speedy, but all too often divorce takes much longer than anticipated. The average divorce duration is one year, according to a report from Nolo, which also found that the median total divorce cost is $7,500. Of course, the longer the […]
Contrary to what you see in the movies and TV, many couples don’t need judges to divvy up the assets in their divorce. Some couples find solutions outside of the court system, either by working it through themselves, with lawyers or with mediators. Divorce mediation is when you and your spouse work with a neutral […]
The process of getting a divorce can seem complicated and most divorcing couples have a lot of questions. A divorce lawyer can help answer questions and clear up any misconceptions about the process of getting a divorce. One myth about family court is that you are required to go through marriage counseling before you can […]
Divorce and custody disputes can be complex and costly if not handled right – even more so for military divorce and military custody disputes. Military life, deployments, relocation and even military pay structure all contribute to the extra complexity and potential for costly mistakes in military divorce and custody disputes. Military Life. Whether living on […]
Why is it important for a co-parent to foster or encourage a strong parent-child relationship between the other parent and their minor child? When people split up or divorce, family law courts across the country must decide which parent will have primary custody of the parties’ minor child. This task is not easy. As a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 job to be […]
With the long-overdue passing of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act in 2011, same-sex couples were finally granted many of the same legal privileges offered through marriage. Then in 2014, same-sex marriage was legalized. This provided couples with legal benefits such as: The right to make health care and funeral decisions on […]
