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Couples seeking a divorce in Illinois have much to consider when children are involved. In that situation, former spouses are required to take parenting classes. Are parenting classes mandatory? Divorcing spouses with children must take parenting classes in the state...
Planning to end your marriage in Libertyville requires a lot of thought. Much of the reasons for wanting to divorce will naturally be emotional. However, after you have processed your emotions, you will need to focus on practical matters. Here are the three key legal...
It's not unusual for couples to spend hours arguing in Illinois court about who gets what in a divorce. In order to treat everyone fairly and try to keep arguments brief, courts usually use the concept of equitable distribution to divide assets. Equitable distribution...
Going through a divorce in Illinois is often an emotionally and financially challenging experience. If you were married to a narcissist, the experience is even more difficult, sometimes traumatic. To successfully come out of your marriage with what you deserve, here...
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...
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...
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...
No-fault divorce emerged as a concept in American law during the mid-20th century. Oklahoma and California were the first states to decide no one needed to be officially blamed when a marriage came to an end. These days, every state offers some level of no-fault...
Discussions over alimony are often the most contentious part of divorce negotiations. Alimony is awarded to ensure that the petitioning spouse is able to meet their monthly financial obligations, but it does not guarantee that they will continue to have the same...
Divorce proves to be a trying time, and many estranged spouses want things to end quickly. Rushing through a divorce settlement may seemingly help deal with current stress and anxiety levels, but expediency may result in financial troubles. Divorces taking place in...
