South Chicago Family Law Blog
Setting up a healthy co-parent relationship in a parenting plan
Like anywhere else, children here in Illinois rely on their parents to help them through tough situations such as a divorce. How they cope with the upcoming changes largely depends on how their parents handle the situation. For this reason, it would be a good idea to...
These social media mistakes can impact divorce proceedings
Social media allows people to connect with friends and family across great distances. People use social media to find old friends or colleagues, build their social support systems and even blow off steam. Interactions on social media may seem harmless, but those...
Will a prenuptial agreement stand up in a divorce?
Newly engaged Illinois couples may decide to take steps to prepare for the fact that their marriages may end at some point in the future. When creating a prenuptial agreement to handle property and some other financial issues, they need to be aware that they must...
Making a case for a modification of parenting time
An Illinois parent who does not have as much time with his or her children after a divorce may want to get into a position to renegotiate. In order to increase the odds of receiving more parenting time, it would be a good idea to take certain steps. Improving his or...
What does “equitable distribution” mean in divorce?
When Illinois couples end their marriages, one of the primary tasks they must complete is dividing the marital property and debt. When they begin researching how this is done, they will most likely come across the term “equitable distribution.” Understanding what this...
Why money is a top factor in divorce
Individuals often have enough trouble managing money on their own, so it’s no surprise that married couples often have the same problem. If the situation gets to an extreme, they may choose to divorce. It’s not uncommon for people to point to issues around money as...
Bring this documentation to a child custody hearing
The day is rapidly approaching. The child custody hearing is just around the corner. For any Illinois parent to whom this sounds familiar, taking the time to make sure he or she has certain documentation collected and ready to go could help ease the nerves and stress...
Changing an estate plan in light of a divorce
As is the case elsewhere, the lives of many Illinois married couples are tightly intertwined. Not only do they have numerous joint assets and debts, but they also have estate plans that rely heavily on the involvement of each other. For this reason, it would be a good...
Should you sell the home before or after the divorce?
For a large number of Illinois residents, their homes are the largest asset they own. If a couple divorces, the disposition of this asset will have a substantial impact on the lives of both of them post-divorce. For this reason and others, couples may decide to sell...
Making divorce go more smoothly even before you get married
It may seem unusual to you to contemplate divorce before you have even gotten married, but that is just what many Illinois couples who are marrying for the first time appear to be doing. Many of the new generation of adults, the Millennials, come from homes in which...
