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It’s often said that young marriages are more likely to result in divorce, and this is true. That’s not to say that it happens to all couples. Some couples get married at 18 or 19 and stay married for the rest of their lives. But it is clear that these young marriages...
During divorce proceedings, spouses have to split up their property. For some couples, asset distribution is fast and simple. They already negotiated an agreement with one another setting certain property aside as separate or establishing clear standards for asset...
Divorce is challenging on its own, but social media adds a new layer of complexity. Sites like Facebook and Twitter have become platforms for airing grievances. While it might feel satisfying to vent online, it can backfire legally. Think before you post Posting about...
Some individuals think that if people have been married for decades, they’ll last a lifetime. But, that’s not always the case. Some couples opt to call it quits after a lengthy marriage. When the individuals are 65 or older, the divorce is known as a gray divorce. ...
In most divorce cases, both parties are actively involved in the process. They may go through mediation, where they work together to find solutions, or they may opt for litigation, where a court decides on matters like child custody arrangements or child support...
When a married couple has irreconcilable differences, divorce may be the only feasible option. Like relationships, every divorce is unique. Numerous factors will need to be addressed before the court can legally dissolve the marriage. The length of time divorce takes...
When children move out of the house, parents are often referred to as empty nesters. They may have spent the last 25 or 30 years raising their children to adulthood. But those children have now left to get married, go to college, start careers and much more. What...
Spousal maintenance, or alimony, provides necessary financial support to a spouse after a divorce. An alimony award can fill the gap in financial resources a divorce can cause. In Illinois, the court can grant several different forms of alimony. They each serve...
The divorce process brings about a considerable shift in existing living arrangements and standards. Sometimes, one spouse may need to secure temporary support from the other pending the finalization of the process. This type of motion pending the final ruling is also...
Too often, spouses stay in unhappy or even abusive and toxic marriages because they fear they’ll lose everything in a divorce – sometimes including their children. This most often happens when the spouse who doesn’t want the divorce has more money, power and influence...
