Money trouble is one of the leading causes of divorce in Illinois. While filing for divorce can increase your financial woes, you might actually find it easier to manage your finances when the legal fees are paid off. In fact, divorce offers its own set of financial...
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What are some of the most common myths about divorce?
Filing for divorce in Illinois is a difficult decision to make, and the persistent myths about divorce have made it even more difficult. Some people tell you that living together before you get married can prevent divorce while others tell you that having a baby will...
Navigating divorce when you have a business
Divorce in Illinois can be difficult at any stage of a person's life. However, the complexity of the process heightens when a business is involved in that dispute. Understandably, people want to know the impact of a divorce on their business now and in the future. The...
What do older couples need to know about filing for divorce?
Filing for divorce in Illinois always causes financial strain, but the burden is even heavier if the couple divorces when both people are in retirement age. When people reach older adulthood, their careers typically start winding down, and they begin focusing on life...
Creating a visitation transportation plan after divorce
When making a plan for custody and visitation during a divorce, parents may need to include detailed instructions about the pickup and drop-off procedures. Parents in Illinois should also understand their rights and responsibilities. What kind of instructions are...
How marital property is divided in Illinois divorces
Divorcing couples in Illinois usually try to reach an amicable property division settlement at the negotiating table. When they are unsuccessful, family law judges decide how their marital estates should be divided based on the legal principle of equitable...
Why divorce trials should be avoided
Divorcing couples in Illinois struggle with the decision of whether to settle or go to trial. While this is not an easy decision to make, the costs of going to trial are considerable. In fact, this is what pushes many spouses to settle their case, even when they think...
Potential advantages of working with a divorce financial analyst
If you are near retirement, you are not very involved in the family finances or you are simply concerned about financial security during and after divorce, you might want to consider hiring a certified divorce financial analyst, or CDFA. These individuals understand...
What causes couples to divorce?
At one time, divorces in Illinois required cause; one or both spouses had to provide a serious reason why the marriage should undergo dissolution. Such is not the case in the state anymore as "no-fault divorces" are common. Still, reasons exist for divorce, and...
How parents can manage joint child custody
When parents in Illinois who are getting a divorce must determine a schedule for joint custody, the child's age should be one of the main factors they take into consideration. The schedule should be reviewed as children get older. Many experts say it is best for...
