When a marriage ends, one of the few things most spouses agree on is wanting the best future for their children. Research and common sense dictate that, most of the time, the healthiest situation for kids is having both parents involved in their lives. Conversely,...
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What Assets Are Most Difficult To Divide?
Deciding to pursue a divorce is a challenging time in a person’s life. You can imagine the ways that your life might improve by going off on your own, but you might also be worried about the integrity of your business. There is more at stake than just money when it...
Process and advantages of establishing paternity in Illinois
When you have a child, your whole life can change. It’s possible that your daily responsibilities will shift from taking care of only yourself to looking out for your little one too. To ensure you can provide for your child both now and for many years to come,...
Can you terminate your ex’s parental rights in Illinois?
After your divorce, it may seem as if your ex no longer wants to be a parent. They may blow off their share of parenting time, giving excuses for their absenteeism week after week. Or, they might comment that they would forfeit their parental rights if it meant...
Will my divorce include maintenance?
The financial impact of your divorce may be as great as its emotional impact. If there was a stark disparity between you and your spouse’s incomes, you will likely worry about your ability to make ends meet on your own. Each state provides its own guidelines for...
Is my marriage heading for a divorce?
When a divorce is coming in a marriage, the relationship may be in a state where a spouse cannot recognize the signs of the impending hardship. Being able to spot an imminent divorce allows spouses to either prepare for the divorce or work to fix their marriage. It is...
How do Illinois and Missouri determine child support payments?
As a mother or father, your children are likely the love of your life. The hard work you put forth day after day is to ensure their needs are taken care of before your own. When a couple decides to divorce, it is absolute that both parents will not see their children...
How grandparent visitation works in Illinois
If your adult child is getting divorced, the first thing on your mind is likely providing them whatever support they need. It’s possible that during this time the allocation of parental responsibilities may change, placing your ability to see your grandchildren at...
Co-parenting after a difficult divorce
Whether you and your ex fought about money, faced the challenge of infidelity or had a contentious battle for custody, you have survived your high-conflict divorce. However, if you and your ex share custody, there is a new challenge ahead of you: figuring out how to...
How social media can affect your divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult, financially and emotionally. More than likely, you’ll want to vent at some point about the frustrations and emotions you are dealing with. And you may not even think twice before posting about your problems on social media....