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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Blended families are becoming more common in Illinois. They may involve people from different cultures, and spouses sometimes have children from more than one previous union. Blending families is challenging. However, these are some helpful tips for adults to make the...
In addition to taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being, divorce also has the potential to wreak havoc on your finances. Illinois residents who go through the dissolution of their marriages must figure out how to pay their bills based on a single income....
With the seemingly unending list of negatives that come with getting divorced, it's nice when there are some potentially positive aspects of ending your marriage. One area where Illinois divorcees commonly find improvement as they take their first steps into this next...
Before you begin the divorce process, you should understand the steps you will need to take. While a divorce can take anywhere from a few months to years, depending on each couple’s situation and how contentious the process gets, there are general steps involved in...
Divorce is often a painful experience, particularly because the process often requires negotiation between two people who are upset with each other. Heightened emotions and a poor relationship history can make reaching a financial settlement particularly stressful....
