Divorce

Illinois parents whose marriages are coming to an end may readily agree to work together in order to resolve their issues in order to spare the family the stress and conflict of a traditional courtroom divorce. They may make this agreement in order to make sure their...

These days, most couples, including many here in Illinois, have debts they incurred together during the marriage. Couples divide their debts in a divorce right along with their property. The divorce settlement or decree outlines who is responsible for the payment of...

During marriage, many Illinois couples spend at least some time planning for their golden years. For many, that involves contributing to a 401(k) or earning a pension to fund those plans. If the marriage ends in divorce, the parties will more than likely each have a...

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...

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...

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...

While everyone who gets married wants to believe that their union will last forever, four out of every 10 first marriages in the United States end in divorce. Ending a marriage can have devastating personal and emotional consequences for everyone concerned, but it can...

Your pet might be just as important to you as any human child. But a couple’s love for their pet can cause serious conflict when they decide to divorce. Millions of American households have pets, and a good number of those pets are dogs. Deciding who gets to keep the...

Nobody decides to get married with the intention of eventually getting a divorce. Your expectation when you say your vows is that you will spend the rest of your life with your significant other. The unfortunate reality is that this is often not the case anymore. In...