Divorce

Whether you’re going through a divorce or you and your ex are unmarried parents who are separating, discussing how you’ll co-parent can be one of the most challenging conversations you’ll have moving forward with your ex. Thankfully, focusing on the creation of a...

Did you know that the length of your marriage is among the factors that will influence your divorce settlement? Whether you’ve been married for a short time or many years, understanding how the duration of your marriage factors into the divorce process can help you...

If you’ve been in the workforce for some years, you’ve undoubtedly dreamed of your retirement. You’ve likely envisioned spending time with grandchildren, traveling and pursuing your favorite hobbies. One thing you didn’t plan on is getting a divorce. However, gray...

With summer break coming to an end, your thoughts as a parent are likely turning toward the new school year. If you have spent the summer working on a divorce, it’s important to consider how the return to school will be different for you and your child. You likely had...

Asset dissipation occurs when one spouse intentionally wastes marital assets in anticipation of a divorce. This can take various forms, such as extravagant spending, transferring marital assets to third parties without mutual consent, destroying marital property or...

Child custody issues in Illinois are settled on the basis of the best interests of the child. The family court will address the issue at hand and reach a judgment that meets the child’s best interests.  Generally, this involves one parent being awarded physical...

After a divorce, you may share child custody with your ex-spouse. This likely means having a child custody schedule so each parent is aware of when they will have custody of their child.  Over time, you may need to alter a child custody schedule. Many parents have to....

For many people, divorce is followed by a period of mourning what has been and what might have been. For this reason, its emotional impact can be likened to that of the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, people who get divorced generally don’t get nearly as much...

Prior to marriage, both you and your partner had your own bank accounts. Once you officially got married, though, you combined all of your funds into one joint bank account. This made it easier to do things like paying the mortgage or handling family finances....

Divorce can significantly impact your finances, so understanding the financial implications is crucial. Start by assessing your current financial situation. List all assets, liabilities, income sources and expenses.  Having an idea of your financial situation will...