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No-fault divorce emerged as a concept in American law during the mid-20th century. Oklahoma and California were the first states to decide no one needed to be officially blamed when a marriage came to an end. These days, every state offers some level of no-fault...
In Illinois, there is a set process for determining parental responsibilities with clear definitions of what they entail. While there is no rule that courts must allocate parental responsibilities to both divorced parents, many parents come to an agreement to share...
Discussions over alimony are often the most contentious part of divorce negotiations. Alimony is awarded to ensure that the petitioning spouse is able to meet their monthly financial obligations, but it does not guarantee that they will continue to have the same...
Illinois parents might consider telling their kids about their divorce to be one of the hardest conversations they’ll ever have with their children. It’s important to tell your children about your divorce plans before they find out from someone else though. Figure out...
