Divorce

If you are going through a marital breakup, you’re likely aware that it is one of the most difficult experiences you will ever face in your lifetime. Just as no two marriages are the same, divorce can look different for every couple in Illinois. However, one thing...

Divorce is an especially emotional process when it involves not only you and your spouse, but also your child. Without proper reassurance, the divorce could take an emotional toll on your child and affect their growth and development. Hence, it is important to develop...

Grounds for divorce are the legally acceptable reasons you can use to file for divorce in a state. Illinois only has one available ground for divorce: the irreconcilable differences of the divorcing couple caused the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage. That...

Setting boundaries is central to ex-couples raising a child after divorce. Boundaries are the lines they draw when interacting with each other after the split. These are thresholds for what kind of behavior they are willing to accept or not. Researchers reveal that...

As a general rule, the divorce rate has been falling for a while in the United States. There was a rise in the overall rate in the 1970s, due to the implementation of no-fault divorce laws. But the rate has generally dipped moving forward, in large part because...

Just ask any person who has been through a divorce what their experience was like, and they’ll likely tell you it was one of the most difficult things they’ve ever gone through. Separating from a spouse is stressful for anyone. However, for parents in Illinois, a...

Divorce is a challenging and life-altering event that often prompts individuals to make significant changes in their lives. One such adjustment is changing one's name after a divorce.  While some may perceive this as a mere formality, it can be a powerful step towards...

Besides your spouse and children, if you have any, are there any other parties who should know about your divorce? This question does not have a one-size-fits-all answer. But it may be beneficial to let other people know you are going through a divorce, including your...

Parents have the legal right to decide for their children and the legal responsibility to care for and provide for them. Unfortunately, unwed parents may not have the same rights and responsibilities. Specifically, fathers of children born out of wedlock do not have...

Children caught in the middle of a divorce have concerns their parents may overlook, especially when dealing with divorce issues. Accordingly, parents must set aside differences and work together to create a co-parenting arrangement that will reassure their children...