Some divorces are open-and-shut cases. Then, there are those that get messy. Plenty of divorcing individuals are not sure if they should settle their divorce or take it to trial, which is understandable. Going to court can bring up a lot of claims that make the...
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How parents can make joint child custody easier
If parents in Illinois have joint physical custody after a divorce, they may face a number of challenges. According to studies, when parents cooperate and are respectful toward one another and in control of their emotions, shared custody tends to work well. Parents...
Creating a schedule for parenting time in a divorce
When Illinois parents of minor children get a divorce, it is necessary to determine how much time the children will spend with each of them. This can be decided by the parents or by a judge. State laws regarding parental visitation vary, but in general, a judge may...
Important factors to consider before filing for divorce
Regardless of how strong you believe your marriage to be, there will be days, weeks or even months during which the relationship may be tested. Although Illinois and other states make it fairly easy to get a divorce, it doesn't mean that you should do so without...
How to tell children about divorce
It is excruciatingly difficult to tell children about a divorce. Their lives will be upended, and they will face many changes that are beyond their control. However, there are tips that Illinois parents can follow that may possibly minimize some of the impacts. When...
Job performance may drop off during a divorce
In an Illinois divorce, there are both legal and personal pressures. These may combine to distract someone from doing the other things in their life that need to be accomplished every day, such as being successful on the job. One needs to be careful to make sure that...
Coming up with the “right” custody schedule
There are many things to think about concerning child custody schedules as newly separated parents in Illinois may be starting to find. For starters, parents should have an open line of communication with their exes for successful co-parenting. While there are other...
Be vigilant about credit scores in the divorce
In an Illinois divorce, there is much more at risk than just assets accumulated before the divorce. The ability to move forward after the divorce may be jeopardized as many have reported that their credit scores took a large hit in the wake of the split. However,...
Tips for regaining custody of a child
There is a chance that parents in Illinois and around the country may lose custody of their children. However, there is also a chance that they may get it back. To regain custody of a child, a parent must show that it would be in the minor's best interest. Therefore,...
Don’t make these personal finance errors in a divorce
In Illinois, couples who get divorced often focus on the larger issues but fail to engage in the right personal financial planning. Sometimes, they will make the wrong decisions or make no decisions at all. This will put them in a compromised financial position as...