When marriages start to unravel, one or both spouses may begin to contemplate divorce but are hesitant to act because they fear they are being too hasty or perhaps neither one knows how to proceed. One question that pops up regularly among those seriously considering divorce is whether or not it is advantageous to be the first spouse to file for divorce. The answer is often yes, there can be potential advantages of filing first in a divorce.
Protecting Marital Assets in a Divorce
Marriages end for various reasons. Sometimes there may be domestic violence, abuse or infidelity involved while other times, one spouse may simply be ready to move on. When a spouse seeks a divorce under any of these circumstances, the other spouse may feel resentful and angry, perhaps even wanting to exact a measure payback by…Read More
Tips to Reduce the Costs of Getting a Divorce
If you and your spouse are considering divorce after a lifetime of accumulating assets, sorting out all the details regarding property division, spousal maintenance and even child support can get expensive. To keep legal fees down, you may want to consider the following tips to reduce the costs of getting a divorce. Avoid a trial….Read More
Exclusive Possession of the Marital Residence in an Illinois Divorce
Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), exclusive possession of the marital residence means that one spouse is subject to temporary eviction from the home while a divorce case is pending. Exclusive possession allows one spouse to go so far as to change the locks on the matrimonial home if he or…Read More
Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to Do With the House in a Divorce
The family home is often the most valuable asset divorcing couples share. As you divide marital assets, you will have to decide whether: (A) you and your spouse want to sell the house and split the proceeds (B) one spouse wants to buy the other spouse’s share and continue to live in the home or…Read More
Co-Parenting Following a Divorce? There’s An App For That.
Raising children consumes so much of our time, energy and attention. Parents not only provide a home and sustenance, but also coordinate many educational and social activities in between. From helping kids get their homework done to scheduling and keeping play dates or doctors’ appointments, parenting is a full time job. When parents’ divorce, juggling home…Read More
Interim Attorney Fees in an Illinois Divorce
Sometimes your spouse may be ordered to pay interim attorneys’ fees and costs during the divorce process. A court may order that reasonable fees and costs already incurred or to be incurred will be awarded based on a number of considerations: the income of each party to the divorce the needs of each party the…Read More
How to Keep a Divorce Settlement on Track
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you cannot immediately agree on issues ranging from parenting time to the division of marital property, an experienced Illinois family law attorney can negotiate a divorce settlement on your behalf. There are a number of negotiation tips you may want to consider to help you reach an…Read More
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
If you are considering divorce, you may be looking for an experienced Illinois divorce lawyer to guide you through the process. When meeting with an attorney for an initial consultation, there are a number of questions you may want to ask before hiring the attorney so that you have a general idea of what you…Read More
Making the Decision to Divorce
Occasionally a client initiates a divorce and later changes their mind after working things out with their spouse which may certainly be the way to go if there is a chance of reconciliation. The decision to divorce or stay together is one of the most important you will make and it requires thoughtful consideration. Sometimes,…Read More
