Research suggests that Illinois residents and others throughout the country have a 25% chance of seeing their marriages come to an end. While that is lower than the 50% figure that many have cited in the past, it still means that millions of people could get divorced...
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Financial surprises are common following divorce
Many Illinois women come to an unfortunate realization after the ink on the divorce papers is dry that things are different financially than what was anticipated. These surprises can range from mild to extreme and may result in a significant disruption from the life...
Options for dividing a business in a divorce
Illinois business owners who are going through a divorce have several different options if the business is part of the marital property. Usually, one spouse transfers ownership to the other since it can be difficult for couples to continue working together after a...
Learn about sole legal custody
Divorced spouses or separated partners in Illinois are faced with a choice of whether to share legal custody of the children or to seek sole legal custody. While some parents want to make decisions on their own without having to consult with the other parent, sole...
Wealthy couple fight over artwork in divorce
When a couple gets a divorce in Illinois, all marital property gets divided equitably, or fairly. If the couple cannot agree on how to split their assets, a judge will make that decision for them. In New York, which is another equitable distribution state, one wealthy...
Gray divorce is popular but potentially problematic
Traditionally, married couples in Illinois and around the country have faced specific periods of time where they are most vulnerable to divorce. The first trouble spot tends to pop up after seven years of marriage, and the second danger zone occurs around the 20-year...
Understanding divorce from the children’s perspectives
When Illinois married parents decide to divorce, they should understand that it can be just as difficult for children as it is for adults. There are several things that divorcing parents should keep in mind to help their children during the process and after it is...
Tips for co-parenting teenagers after a divorce
Raising Illinois teenagers can be challenging even when their parents have a strong and healthy relationship. When they are divorced, it can be even more difficult. Divorced parents who are in this type of a situation should make sure they keep up their lines of...
Sharing custody doesn’t always eliminate child support payments
Illinois parents may be required to pay child support even if they share physical custody of their children with their former spouses. This is because there may be ongoing expenses that need to be taken care of regardless of which parent a child spends time with....