Divorce

Going through a divorce can stress you as you have to deal with complex processes and simultaneously come to terms with the end of a life you were used to. However, not knowing what to expect can intensify the stress. Thus, it will be best to understand Illinois...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In the 1970s and 80s, the divorce rate increased quickly. This is what led to the common expression that 50% of marriages end in divorce. The statistic is often disputed, but it's also often repeated. In any case, the increase in divorce rates was fairly shocking to...

Married couples don't just share a home. They typically share a room and a bed as well. Although there is something reassuring and romantic about going to bed with your spouse every night, sharing a sleeping space can also be very disruptive to both of you.  Whether...

If you are over 50 and leaving a long-term marriage, your situation is commonly called a “gray divorce.” While gray divorces are becoming more common today, there are still issues you must consider during this process that may not be present when younger individuals...

Illinois is one of the very few states that recognizes that pets are more than property to be divided in divorce. Couples can work out shared custody agreements for their companion animals. That doesn’t mean you must share custody. As with children, the decision...

One of the inevitable consequences of a divorce is the division of marital property. However, property division can become contentious and stressful if both parties are not clear about what amounts to marital property and what does not. With more and more people...