South Chicago Family Law Blog

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...

Social media allows people to connect with friends and family across great distances. People use social media to find old friends or colleagues, build their social support systems and even blow off steam. Interactions on social media may seem harmless, but those...

Newly engaged Illinois couples may decide to take steps to prepare for the fact that their marriages may end at some point in the future. When creating a prenuptial agreement to handle property and some other financial issues, they need to be aware that they must...

An Illinois parent who does not have as much time with his or her children after a divorce may want to get into a position to renegotiate. In order to increase the odds of receiving more parenting time, it would be a good idea to take certain steps. Improving his or...

When Illinois couples end their marriages, one of the primary tasks they must complete is dividing the marital property and debt. When they begin researching how this is done, they will most likely come across the term “equitable distribution.” Understanding what this...

Individuals often have enough trouble managing money on their own, so it’s no surprise that married couples often have the same problem. If the situation gets to an extreme, they may choose to divorce. It’s not uncommon for people to point to issues around money as...

The day is rapidly approaching. The child custody hearing is just around the corner. For any Illinois parent to whom this sounds familiar, taking the time to make sure he or she has certain documentation collected and ready to go could help ease the nerves and stress...