Living in Illinois, you may know that equal parenting time isn't yet required by law. However, many father's rights groups have been pushing for this to become the standard in court.
Pets: More than property to many people going through divorce
Divorce is a complicated situation, but there are some factors that can make them worse. For example, what do you do when your beloved pet is involved in your split up?
Pet custody: An important part of some divorces
When a marriage is over, there are lots of things to talk and think about. One of the things that is becoming a more prominent question is who gets to take the family pets.
Divorce conflict: You can work through it
A divorce isn't easy for most people, and the likelihood is that there will be some difficulties that come up with yours. It's likely that you and your spouse will have some disagreements, but if you're willing to work together, you can get through them. If not, you both can go to trial and have a judge determine what happens with your divorce, but that is usually not the best option for anyone involved.
Don't jump into another relationship during divorce
A divorce isn't easy for anyone, but it's particularly hard if you're already interested in seeing someone else. You should know that even if you separate, having a significant other isn't the best idea. Why? If your spouse finds out and has a problem with it, the situation could lead to a divorce where your spouse claims you're at fault.
Can I require my co-parent to work certain kinds of jobs?
Say that you divorced a few years ago from your children's other parent. She has always been a high earner, making at least two times what you did. In fact, you may even have stayed at home for a while when your children were young, and that set you back a few years professionally.
Business may complicate property division in your divorce
When you are facing divorce, you are probably not looking forward to the property division process.
A new state law addresses pet custody
Your animals are essential to your family. They provide comfort, entertainment and probably occasional frustration, and the idea of parting with your beloved pet is distressing. Along with decisions about how to divide money, property and possessions, pet owners must decide what to do with their companion animals.
With more assets, more mistakes are possible in your divorce
Divorce is an emotionally draining process, especially when it comes to the serious matter of splitting up marital property. You just want to put the whole thing behind you, but you must proceed carefully.
Illinois couples seek an equitable end to marriage
If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, you probably see property division as one of the most concerning elements of divorce.