Divorce in Illinois is the legal process through which those who have previously shared a life together separate their legal and financial circumstances. Property division is typically one of the most challenging components of an Illinois divorce. Spouses often have a...
When parents in Illinois decide to divorce or legally separate, they generally have to work together to support their children. Parents either negotiate with one another or go to court to divide their parental rights and responsibilities. Each parent typically gets to...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is often one of the most challenging aspects of a breakup or divorce. Both adults have to make certain concessions regarding the time they spend with the children and the authority they have over their lives in most cases....
Co-parenting or actively sharing parental rights and responsibilities is difficult. Most parents find it challenging to adjust to spending a limited amount of time with their children instead of having access to them every day. Additionally, it can be a challenge to...
Family businesses can help people maintain a relatively robust standard of living. If the company is small, one spouse might initially work there alone, but they may tap into their spouse's skills to support the organization as it grows. It is common for both adults...
Raising children into adulthood is not a cheap process. Parents often invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in the housing, clothing and food that their children require before they become adults. They also often commit quite a bit toward their educational expenses....
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...
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...
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...
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...
