An Illinois divorce will typically include issues such as the division of marital property and debt, parenting time and parenting responsibility (aka child custody and visitation), and child and spousal support. An uncontested divorce is one that is resolved without going to trial. In an uncontested divorce, couples may not agree on every issue, but…Read More
Illinois Guardian Ad Litem
When you are considering divorce, your child’s well-being is a priority. Legal custody, physical placement and child support issues must be decided. Sometimes, however, divorcing parents cannot agree what is in the best interests of their children. They cannot see eye to eye on who will make major decisions for the child, the amount of…Read More
Marry Someone Your Own Age to Avoid Divorce
A successful marriage is correlated with having money, children and also, the time couples date prior to marriage. Another predictor to marital success is marrying someone your own age. In fact, the closer you and your spouse are in birth years may predict if your marriage lasts. Studies link increasing age differences to increased percentages…Read More
Taking the Leap…to Divorce (and Beyond)
Making the decision to divorce is often complicated. Divorce is a major life change that can leave a person reeling. Dealing with issues such as money, children, career changes and possibly downsizing your home on your own can seem overwhelming. However, if the choice boils down to staying in a broken marriage or facing the…Read More
