For many Illinois couples, the largest asset they own is the family home. When a couple decides to divorce, the disposition of this particular asset requires a great deal of consideration, especially since few people own their homes outright these days. Even so, the...
The benefits of preparing for divorce before marriage
As Illinois couples prepare to walk down the aisle and pledge themselves to each other forever, the last thing on their minds may be that it could all end. However, the possibility of the marital relationship not working out is there even with the best of starts. For...
Some things to know before deciding on co-parenting
If you feel pressured to co-parent your children because friends, family members and society as a whole seem to think you should, that puts a tremendous amount of pressure on you and the other parent. The fact is that co-parenting is not for all Illinois parents. In...
The benefits of establishing paternity for unmarried couples
The birth of a child is often a joyous experience for Illinois parents. They may spend time talking about the future and imagining the life their child will lead upon reaching adulthood. They think about making memories together and worry about their child’s safety....
Things to consider when creating an estate plan
Providing for family members is a priority for many Illinois residents. They work hard, save when they can and plan for retirement. Another way to provide for loved ones is to create an estate plan, which serves two primary purposes -- to leave an inheritance for...
Relocating with the children is not automatic
When an Illinois couple’s divorce is finalized, it will contain orders regarding custody if they have children. Both parties are required to comply with the order, which means neither party can simply make changes the custody arrangements on his or her own. For this...
