Once an Illinois couple decides to divorce, few things will be more difficult than breaking the news to their children. It's not an easy conversation, and there's uncertainty about how they will react. However, it's a discussion you will need to have, so here are some...
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Should you sign up for a divorce registry?
Deciding whether to sign up for a divorce registry can impact your transition into post-divorce life for the better or worse, in a variety of ways depending on your circumstances. A divorce registry, similar to a wedding registry, allows those undergoing a divorce to...
The relationship between ambivalence and divorce
Illinois law allows you to end your marriage for any reason. In some cases, divorce may be a result of not knowing how you feel about your spouse. Uncertainty about how you feel about your spouse or marriage in general is a sign of ambivalence. Research suggests that...
What happens if your ex-spouse refuses to pay child support?
Child support is a stipulated legal obligation designed to provide financial assistance for the care and upbringing of a child. When an ex-spouse refuses to pay child support, it can result in significant consequences. The parent who is owed child support can take...
When might a child custody arrangement need to be altered?
A child custody arrangement determines how much time each parent spends with their children. This includes each parent’s responsibilities, such as picking their child up from school, making and attending doctor’s appointments for their children and buying their...
Can you divide retirement accounts?
In some senses, it may be simple to divide your retirement savings during a divorce. You and your spouse may have been setting aside a certain portion of your income. The two of you can just split that account as you divide up the other assets that you own. But...
Tips for telling your children about divorce
It can be difficult to talk with children about an upcoming divorce. But it is important to have this conversation, keeping in mind that children may want different information at different ages. But no matter how old your children are, there are some tips that will...
Is your parenting plan still working?
As a loving parent, you want what is best for your child. That does not change when you divorce. The problem that many divorced parents find is that what they think is best for their child is not always what their co-parent thinks is best. While divorce may have freed...
Navigating a toxic divorce
Navigating a toxic divorce In Illinois, you can divorce for any reason including the fact that you've simply fallen out of love with your spouse. However, your spouse may not like the idea of living without you. Therefore, he or she may stalk, harass or otherwise act...
The challenges of divorce after 50
Divorce presents older spouses in Illinois with specific challenges. Whether socially or financially, starting over later in life can require preparation and adjustments to the changes. Reasons for gray divorce The reasons why people choose to divorce later in life...