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Divorce proceedings typically require a number of different types of documents. Spouses have to file petitions with the court to initiate the divorce process. They may have to submit documents disclosing their resources and debts. They may even need to work with a...
Different states have very different divorce laws. People who move between states need to know how these laws are going to apply. They don’t necessarily have to apply for divorce in the same state where they got married, but they do need to know how living in a new...
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...
