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...
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What you need to do before you file for divorce
If you’ve heard anyone describe their marital breakup, easy is more than likely not a term they used. No matter how you spin it, divorce in Illinois is never a simple process. Making the choice to separate from your spouse can be very emotional, and, on top of these...
Benefits of estate planning for surviving family members
Research shows that 90% of Americans view estate plans as essential, but less than 50% have created one. Without a will, a person’s assets in Illinois may not be distributed as the estate owner would have wanted. The lack of a will may also lead to family issues that...
How to make a tumultuous divorce easier
Dissolving a marriage in Illinois can be an emotionally draining and challenging experience even when the process is relatively amicable. Finding dependable sources of support and guidance may help make the process more bearable. Here are a couple of tips for...
Communicating with family members during divorce
Maintaining healthy communication may make the divorce process less stressful for families with young children. However, figuring out how to communicate with the children and one’s soon-to-be ex-spouse can be challenging. Here are a couple of ways parents can improve...
Tips for transitioning to life post-divorce
Divorce can be difficult to move past emotionally even after the legal issues have been finalized. This may be true whether the individuals were married for a few years or a few decades. However, a couple of tips may help those navigating divorce proceedings in...
How to tell kids their parents are divorcing
When parents in Illinois decide to get divorced, they might have a hard time breaking the news to their children. This is true whether their children or preschool aged or in their late teens. Here are a few tips for sharing divorce news with children of all ages. Tips...
Who stays in the family home post-divorce?
The end of a marriage is a life-changing time filled with uncertainty as to what the future holds. Soon-to-be divorced couples are about to embark on a complicated and emotionally-charged legal process where decisions are made about custody and assets. One of the more...
Handling finances during divorce
Untangling finances during Illinois divorce proceedings can be complicated, especially if the two spouses share many assets. Fortunately, a few things can help make this process smoother. Here are some tips for getting one’s financial situation in order when going...
Navigating the emotional aftermath of divorce
Some individuals going through a divorce in Illinois may feel hopeless about the future. They might also find themselves avoiding situations and people they would otherwise enjoy due to feeling embarrassed about their marital breakups. But it does not have to be this...