Divorce

Divorce involves more than splitting assets; it requires a fair division of financial burdens. Understanding how Illinois law treats your liabilities is essential for protecting your future stability. If you are considering filing for divorce, do you know who is...

The home where couples live together can be a source of significant marital wealth. Their accrued equity can provide them with collateral for a loan in an emergency. People often hope to leverage their home equity during their golden years or to pass what they have...

Talking about a prenuptial agreement isn’t the most romantic part of planning a life as a couple with your significant other. However, a prenup is more than just a plan for divorce. It’s about transparency, protecting each other and having the hard conversations...

Dividing property is frequently one of the most pressing aspects of a divorce. Spouses have to split up their shared resources and joint financial obligations. That process can often result in intense conflict, as spouses may disagree with one another about what is...

Many people who are going through a divorce often think about what the property division process will be like. If you’re going through this, you may become focused on what assets you get to keep and what debts you’ll have to pay. But, there’s a potential long-term...

In child custody arrangements, the right of first refusal is a provision that provides one parent with the chance to take care of their child before the other parent uses outside childcare. The requirement for this to occur is usually included in the parenting plan...

As summer quickly approaches, now is the time for co-parents to begin planning for the months ahead. Summer break can mean a welcome change of pace for children, but it also presents unique challenges for parents navigating shared custody or parenting time...

An estate plan can do many things to help people at various stages of life. Young parents can choose guardians for their children. Elderly individuals can make decisions about medical care. People of all ages can decide how their assets will be passed on to the next...

People preparing for marriage generally need to be proactive about protecting themselves. For example, they may want to attend premarital counseling with their minister or pastor. Doing so helps ensure that the couple shares values and expectations for the marriage....

Legal separation is an option for couples in Illinois who no longer wish to live together but are not ready or willing to divorce. Unlike divorce, legal separation allows spouses to remain legally married while benefiting from formalized agreements concerning matters...