The allocation of parental responsibilities has to be established before the end of a divorce. Once finalized, parenting time orders have to be adhered to. There are times when it’s appropriate to seek a modification of those orders, though. For example, if you have a...
You and your spouse have talked about divorce before, and they've always been against it. In fact, you tried going to couples therapy with them to see if you could save the marriage. You wanted to honor their position and the fact that they didn't want to get...
When the Illinois courts approve a parenting plan, you and your ex will typically need to follow the rules in that plan as you share custody. The division of parenting time and the way you share decision-making authority will affect everyone's daily lives. Eventually,...
For many divorcing couples in Illinois, a small business can be a financial complication. The spouse not involved with the business will likely want some of its value in the property division proceedings. Equitable distribution rules mean that even a spouse whose name...
During your marriage, your spouse's financial habits can have a major impact on your stability or standard of living. Their behavior can continue to impact your options in life even after you separate by reducing how much marital property or debt you share in the...
Not everyone stays in the same community after a divorce. Maybe you moved to the neighborhood where you lived during your marriage because of your ex's job or their family. Now that you have divorced, you want to move to a place where you have social connections or...
Grandparents often wonder if they will have an opportunity to see their grandchildren if their sons and daughters separate or divorce. Most of the time, divorced families do continue to see each other, but problems could arise if one parent wants to move away or if a...
You don't need to get married to have a committed relationship with someone else, and you don't need to be in a committed relationship to have a baby. However, as the father of a child, not marrying the mother somewhat changes your legal situation from what a married...
Generally, divorce is something that you just talk about with your family and close friends, especially as it is happening. Some people even advise keeping it off of social media so that you do not stay something that compromises your position or your case. It’s a...
The role of a grandparent is usually a pleasant and supportive one. You get to spend quality time with the children of your children, augment their lifestyle and help raise the next generation of your family. Unfortunately, grandparents are often in a precarious...
