South Chicago Family Law Blog

One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is addressing matters involving the children. For instance, how will child custody and parenting time be handled? Unfortunately, many divorcing parents in Illinois make the mistake of fighting too vigorously to split...

When parents go through the divorce process, they may naturally worry about how their children will handle it. Some parents question how much they should tell their children regarding what is taking place. Meanwhile, others are very emotional and worry about whether...

Divorce can be difficult for anyone, in any circumstance. In the past, it often impacted wives more than husbands, at least when considering financial aspects. This is because, while times are changing, women still tend to earn less money than men and are more likely...

When people in Illinois decide to get divorced, they may immediately worry about how the process will impact them financially going forward. However, going through a divorce can also take a major toll on an individual’s physical health and mental wellbeing. According...

One of the most challenging parts of going through the Illinois divorce process is navigating the co-parenting dynamic. This can especially be difficult during the holiday season, when both parents would likely prefer to spend time with their shared children but not...

Money remains one of the chief causes of strife in a marriage, and likewise, it can cause major challenges during and after the divorce process. Specifically, divorced individuals may find themselves with smaller incomes for covering their bills, which may drastically...

Most people here in Illinois and elsewhere would agree that a marriage is a partnership. However, that does not necessarily mean that a couple should share everything if they get divorced. Some people should seriously consider a prenuptial agreement in order to...

Enough changes have occurred in the lives of families across the country and here in Illinois, so adding a divorce into the mix can make things a bit more challenging. Even though children generally tend to adapt well and bounce back quickly, they still need their...

Running a business is often time-consuming even when things are running smoothly, but so is getting a divorce. Putting these two things together can have negative consequences for both, if business owners aren’t careful. Even small changes to a company can add up to a...

Like anywhere else, children here in Illinois rely on their parents to help them through tough situations such as a divorce. How they cope with the upcoming changes largely depends on how their parents handle the situation. For this reason, it would be a good idea to...