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...
Divorce
Can you work with your ex at the family business after divorce?
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...
Can a spouse’s bad habits affect property division in a divorce?
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...
Can you move with the children after your Illinois divorce?
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...
2 people you may want to tell about your divorce
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...
Will your child’s divorce end your time with the grandkids?
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...
3 ways to protect your business during divorce
If you are going through a divorce and run your own business, one of the things you need to do is to think about how you want to protect your business. If your spouse is involved in the everyday workings of your organization, you may find that it is more difficult to...
Handling a pension or retirement account in your divorce
Thinking about your future can motivate you to file for divorce. The idea of spending the rest of your life with someone who makes you miserable can push you to change your circumstances and pursue your own happiness. However, the expenses involved in divorce and your...
Poorly planned divorce is a cause of homelessness
Even if you are in a financially secure marriage, going through a divorce can seriously affect your cash flow and access to assets in the future. Those who are over-trusting of their divorcing spouse are especially vulnerable to being a victim of a poorly planned...
How can I be a great dad after divorce?
Putting a child through the ordeal of their parents' divorce is likely not what you had imagined for your child when they were born. However, life can take unpredictable turns, and you may have come to the point where you believe that divorce is the best possible...