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
DIY Divorce Can Be Costly
With all the information regarding divorce available on the internet and online companies offering to help you get divorced cheaply without the help of an experienced attorney, you may wonder if it is possible to finalize your own divorce to save time and money. As the saying goes, “If it sounds too good to be…Read More
Financial Disagreements a Leading Cause of Divorce
Some researchers believe that marriages last longer when the union is financially stable. Studies show, for example, that men who were not working full-time were 33% more likely to divorce when compared to those who maintained full-time work when all other factors were equal. Adequate financial resources not only allow families to meet their financial…Read More
Tips to Prepare for Divorce
Although some people may have considered divorce for some time, many put off their decision until after the holidays to avoid disrupting the family festivities. However, beginning in January and running through late March, divorce filings are typically at there highest. Of course, divorce can be a difficult experience emotionally and financially. There is a…Read More
3 Tips to Make Divorce More Affordable
Hiring an experienced attorney to handle your divorce is important to achieve your goals. A skilled lawyer can make sure that you are getting a fair shake when it comes to dividing marital assets and ensure that the best interests of your children are being served with regard to custody and support arrangements. When people…Read More
When Does My Child Support Obligation End?
When parents divorce, child support may be ordered to support the children of the marriage. A child support order will typically establish when the payer parent’s obligation to pay support ends. This is usually when a child turns 18 in the state of Illinois. If an order does not specify when the support ends, a…Read More
Dividing Child Care Expenses in a Divorce
Parents with young children contemplating divorce have special considerations regarding the care of their children when both parents must work. As many parents can attest, the price of childcare and the lack of availability is a challenge, so both moms and dads typically have to go above and beyond to provide the care their children…Read More
