Divorce can be emotionally overwhelming, and the intense emotions often experienced during the process, as some Illinois residents will find, can cloud their views of finances. But keeping the focus on these finances is important to negotiate a fair divorce...
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Do this if your spouse wants a divorce
Divorce is a difficult thing to go through in Illinois, and it can be especially hard when you are not sure if you will be able to handle it. Here's what you need to do when your spouse approaches you about getting divorced. Be calm and rational It is easy to...
Can financial claims be made after divorce?
During a person's marriage, every dollar they make is only half theirs. Money made during a marriage is considered marital property, and money made after divorce is separate. Money made after a divorce might be confusing since some circumstances in Illinois allow an...
What happens when a parent doesn’t pay child support?
Divorced parents have an obligation to care for their children. One may face Illinois family court requirements to pay a specific amount of child support each month. Unfortunately, the other parent and the couple's children might find the payments come late or stop...