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...
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Modifying a child support order in Illinois
When family law judges in Illinois issue child support orders, they base the monthly obligation on the combined net income of both of the parents using the income shares model. The Division of Child Support Services periodically reviews child support orders to ensure...
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...
Understanding the basics of child support
Some Illinois parents may be ordered to pay child support after a divorce. However, child support is not limited to divorce cases. In many cases, child support is paid by a parent who may have a child with a former partner even if there was no serious relationship....
Child support and taxes
Child support can be a topic of contention for parents who are negotiating custody in Illinois. Parents might misunderstand or have misconceptions about what child support is for and how the paying and receiving of this financial support will affect their own...
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...
Important steps for blending families after a divorce
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...