Divorce isn't right for everyone, and before you choose to divorce, you have to make sure you're positive that it's what you want. Many people feel that divorce is the only option to make their lives better, but there are some questions you need to consider before you...
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Year: 2019
Effective parenting in your post-divorce family
While divorce is often a heart-wrenching process, it may be the best option for you, your spouse and your children. Still, divorce may take a toll on your kids’ emotional wellbeing. By focusing on being a good parent, you help your kids adjust to a new way of...
Why is child support required in shared-custody scenarios?
Child support is important in situations where parents share custody and in situations where one has limited visitation. While every situation is slightly different, child support is typically provided regardless of the amount of time the parents share with the child...
Divorce conflicts: Getting through to your ex
It is hard to deal with conflicts when a relationship is over. You may not want to see your ex-spouse, and it may be your priority to put any conflict to rest as quickly as you can. You just want to finalize the divorce, so you can move on with your life.You're not...
Can you seek retroactive child support?
For a long time, your ex-spouse failed to pay any child support. Now that your child is older, the payments are finally being enforced. Your biggest issue with this is that your child has missed out on years of support from the other parent.The thing you should know...
What can you do if you don’t like the proposed custody plan?
Child custody can sometimes come with conflict. Unfortunately, it's difficult to handle conflicts that involve your children, and it's common to see both parents lashing out at each other while trying to protect their little ones.As a parent, you need to understand...
Divorce after 50, retirement accounts and your future
If you are divorcing later in life, chances are, you have many kinds of assets to divide, including a home, your vehicles, perhaps a boat, valuable collections and, last but not least, retirement accounts.You must divide your IRA, 401(k) and your pension. You want to...
Illinois has strict visitation policies: Learn more
Illinois is one state with extremely strict requirements for child custody. The laws are firm, which makes it possible to protect children regardless of their circumstances.In Illinois, the courts are able to make decisions about: Where visitation can take place When...
New law could require shared parenting orders in most cases
Living in Illinois, you may know that equal parenting time isn't yet required by law. However, many father's rights groups have been pushing for this to become the standard in court.Presently, Illinois' judges have the right to determine and assign custody in any way...
New bill encourages equal parenting time after divorce
A new bill has been produced in Illinois that would make it standard to expect equal parenting time in child custody cases. This is a great step forward in most situations involving divorcing parents since the majority of cases involve two loving parents who simply...