Divorce

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...

You have made the decision that divorce is the right thing for you. And your spouse feels the same way too. There is no doubt that divorce can be overwhelming. After all, when you got married, you hoped you would live “happily ever after” with your spouse. And 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...