People often refer to January as divorce month. It has a reputation that precedes it, claiming that divorce cases are going to spike and more couples are going to start the process in January than they would have in December or November. It’s not the only spike that...
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Are crypto and NFTs considered hidden assets?
You may suspect your spouse isn’t being honest about what assets they have hidden away, which can be a big problem during a divorce. The misrepresentation of marital assets may not accurately represent an estate and may not create a fair division process. Maybe your...
Is your spouse lying to you about money?
Every marriage has its ups and downs. Part of married life is working through problems together. Nonetheless, there are some issues that are often referred to as “marriage killers”. Financial infidelity is one of these. If your spouse is lying to you about money, how...
4 common divorce myths debunked
With so much information out there about divorce, it can be hard to make sense of what is wrong or right. Understandably, it can be a period filled with uncertainty, especially if it is your first time. Therefore, learning more about how things work will help avoid...
When might the family court modify custody?
Ideally, you and your spouse will have agreed upon a suitable custody arrangement during your divorce. If not, then the court will have stepped in and arranged something based on the best interests of the child. While such an order is legally binding, it isn’t always...
Planning for the first holiday season of shared parenting
If you’re a separated or divorced parent facing your first holiday season with shared parenting time, you’re likely dealing with more than the usual pre-holiday stress. You also may be dreading the fact that you’re going to be without your kids on at least one holiday...
How social media can impact your child custody hearings
The internet has drastically changed the way that we live our lives. It is now easier to stay connected with friends and family worldwide. One of the most popular ways to use the internet is through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. While...
Do siblings ever get split up in a divorce?
You're getting divorced and you have two children. You naturally assume that you and your ex are going to divide custody so that both kids live with one of you and then they switch over to the other house. But then your spouse suggests splitting up the custody between...
Can you share custody of infants and toddlers?
Once your child is old enough to have their own opinions, you will probably feel confident asking for shared custody when you divorce or separate from their other parent. However, when your child is still quite young, you may mistakenly believe that only sole custody...
3 issues that can invalidate your prenup in Illinois
These days, it is not uncommon for a couple to sign a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. Done right, a prenuptial agreement can help couples separate private assets from marital assets in the event of a divorce. Unfortunately, many people learn that the...
