If you are considering divorce, one of the major decisions you and your spouse may need to make is what to do with your Illinois family home. While many couples initially concentrate on child custody and parenting time, valuing the house and deciding what to do with...
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Divorce and executive compensation
High earners in Illinois often receive more than a simple salary from their employers. Executive compensation packages could include stock options and restricted stock awards. Employers normally document these forms of compensation outside of payroll records, and...
The impact of surprise, unplanned expenses during divorce
A divorce is not only a life-changing emotional process, but it also is often a major life expense. On top of the expected costs for divorce in Illinois, you might find that there are possible surprise expenses that can add to the total spent on the process. However,...
Women and gray divorces
The term gray divorce refers to the dissolution of marriage among individuals over the age of 50. There are numerous reasons why older spouses may file for divorce in an Illinois courtroom. A closer examination of data related to these divorces reveals that women are...
How can you cope with divorce?
It doesn't matter how it happens or who makes the decision. Divorce is almost always a challenging and even traumatic experience that's not easy to deal with. Here are some coping techniques to help you move on with your life after your divorce in Illinois. Divorce is...
Filling out your 2023-2024 FAFSA with divorced parents
In particular, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is vital in getting college financial aid. However, filling out the FAFSA can become more complex when your parents are divorced or separated. Understand your parents living situation If your parents...
How adult children are impacted by divorce
One of divorce's most overlooked aspects in Illinois is how it impacts adult or middle-aged children. Gray divorce, which refers to divorcing couples aged 50 or older, can involve many emotions and consequences for all family members. Understanding this often...
How couples can have a child-centered divorce
One of the biggest concerns for couples in Illinois considering divorce is how their children will handle the split. Many children suffer problems following their parents' divorce. A child-centered divorce is immensely helpful in easing trauma. Children are your...
Separating car insurance during divorce
Going through a divorce in Illinois can bring many changes. You and your spouse will likely have to split assets such as homes and vehicles. When making decisions about vehicles, divorcing couples may also have to change their automobile insurance policies. Rate...
How the divorce process works
Illinois residents don’t go into their marriages planning on getting a divorce. Unfortunately, approximately 36% of marriages end in divorce according to a study published in 2019. With that in mind, the divorce process involves multiple steps and often takes a...