Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. It is not uncommon for one or both parents to struggle with mental health issues. One out of every five Americans lives with a mental illness. That is a significant portion of the population and...
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When Illinois co-parents disagree about a child’s needs
Parents in Illinois often have to find a way to work with each other even if their romantic relationship does not last. It is standard for divorced or separated parents in Illinois to share parental rights and responsibilities. They can either negotiate arrangements...
What are the benefits of formally establishing paternity?
Some men automatically benefit from presumed paternity after the birth of the child. Those married to a pregnant woman generally benefit from a presumption of paternity. Hospitals in both Missouri and Illinois can include their name on the birth certificate of the...
Understanding the gray divorce phenomenon
The ways that people tend to approach their interpersonal relationships have changed greatly over the years. One notable trend related to this shift is the so-called “gray divorce” phenomenon. The name is a nod to the fact that divorce rates are dropping for folks...
Co-parenting tips for extracurricular activities
Navigating the world of co-parenting can be challenging, even when supporting children’s extracurricular activities. These activities are essential for a child’s development, offering valuable opportunities for learning, socialization and personal growth. In a...
3 ways to address one’s marital home during an Illinois divorce
Negotiating property division matters is a challenge during most Illinois divorces. In general, everyone preparing for divorce wants as much as they can keep from their marital estate, and many people set wholly unrealistic expectations as a result. For example, some...
How re-investing in a company puts it at risk during a divorce
Someone who starts or inherits a business will usually want to see that company grow. It will often be necessary to reinvest the income derived from running a successful business into the company if someone wants to maximize the profitability of the organization....
3 tools for co-parenting successfully after a contentious divorce
Parents in Illinois often have a hard time working together to co-parent their children after a messy divorce. The more emotional and intense the process may have become, the greater the likelihood that parents will continue to lash out at each other during custody...
When can Illinois parents revisit their allocation of parenting time?
It takes a lot of careful consideration to establish a reasonable plan for sharing parenting time after a divorce or parental breakup in Illinois. The courts have to make determinations regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities unless parents...
6 signals your spouse is thinking about divorce
You may have heard that “forewarned is forearmed,” and that’s especially true when it comes to a divorce. If you have some idea in advance that a divorce may be in the works, you can better prepare yourself for the future. It’s a lot harder when you’re blindsided to...