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It's common for children to dislike their parent's new spouse, whether it's yours or your ex's. Illinois requires divorced parents to follow a co-parenting plan, which typically outlines rules for taking turns looking after their child. Although it's important to...
Illinois judges favor co-parenting schedules that give divorce parents an abundant amount of time with their children, absent factors such as domestic violence or substance abuse. You may have known families that have the children spend alternating weeks with each...
The process of going through a divorce is emotionally draining and time-consuming. It can impact every area of your life. While courts do their best to provide the public with their services, courtrooms are often understaffed and overwhelmed with the number of cases...
While many couples in Illinois who choose to get a divorce experience financial strain, couples who divorce late in life must pay attention to specific financial concerns. If you choose a late-in-life divorce, you need to take steps to protect your assets. Real estate...
In Illinois, a guardian is a court-appointed person who makes decisions and takes care of the well-being of another person, known as the ward. This appointment may be necessary if the ward is a minor or an adult who cannot make decisions for themselves due to mental...
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...
Going through a divorce in Illinois can be stressful, but figuring out what to do with your home doesn't have to be. If you share a home mortgage with your soon-to-be ex, you have a few different options. Options for your home mortgage Selling your property and...
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....
Marriages can't thrive when they are founded on abuse and toxicity. For any relationship to work, the Illinois spouses have to be able to work together to make it happen. When that is no longer in the cards, it may be time to consider a divorce. Is there still love in...
When married Illinois couples decide to get a divorce, assets are split through equitable division. This doesn’t mean a 50/50 split but one considered fair. However, there are ways to protect your finances during a divorce. Avoid hiding money If you fear your spouse...
