Divorce

Divorce does not always have to be hostile, especially if you and your ex-spouse are on good terms and have agreed to go your separate ways. If you can find common ground on contentious issues such as child custody, support, and property division, there is no need for...

Older children can become manipulative when their parents divorce. They may use the divorce as a means of getting what they want, whether they desire technological devices or more time out with their friends. A lack of consistency between households will make it much...

Like the beginning of a marriage, the end of a marriage is often filled with emotion -- but it’s best not to let emotions control your actions as you move forward. There are many reasons for choosing to divorce, but they usually don’t play a role in how the split is...

There are many reasons that couples divorce. Some couples drift apart. Others realize that they should never have gotten married. Still, others break up over infidelity.  One of the most common reasons for a split is that the couple runs into financial issues. These...

Illinois recognizes multiple grounds or reasons for people to file for divorce. As you might expect, a spouse who discovers that their partner has cheated or has another spouse can file for divorce. Additionally, if the couple wanted children and one spouse turns out...

Financial concerns and conflicts plague many divorces in the Elgin region of Illinois. Wouldn't it be nice if you could prepare for some of these concerns before filing for a divorce? In most divorces, it is hard to anticipate all problems that may arise. However, you...

Many individuals who receive Social Security retirement benefits rely on the little that they receive each month to keep everything financially afloat. A potential loss of those funds can make things challenging. A later-in-life divorce often leads a Social Security...

When you hear about a custody battle, you might assume it is over children. Yet even childless couples can find themselves in expensive custody battles -- over who gets the pets. Many people consider their animals as part of the family. They are heartbroken at the...

One of the things you may need to divide in your divorce is your employer-sponsored retirement plans. That is if you did not exclude them from division in a prenuptial agreement.   You might only be able to claim a share of some of your spouse's entire retirement plan...

Graduation season is always one of mixed feelings for parents. Your child has completed part of their education, but they're moving on to the next stage of their life where they probably won’t need you as much. For divorced and divorcing parents, upcoming graduations...