Divorce

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...

Divorce can be an adversarial process that requires a substantial amount of time and resources. In addition, divorce is often an emotional process that has a massive impact on one's personal life. Nevertheless, there are a few suggestions that residents of Illinois...

When you file for divorce in Illinois, virtually everything about your financial situation will change. You should take steps to prepare yourself for independent living, but this isn't the time to make drastic financial decisions. Instead, focus on budgeting and...

As divorcing Illinois parents negotiate a settlement, they should consider how divorce might affect financial aid for their children. The rules regarding this vary, so parents might have to do some research before deciding how to handle any 529 college savings...

Divorce doesn't always have to be negative. For some people in Illinois, filing for divorce can bring about a positive life change. Once your divorce is finalized, you can start over, find a new partner, make a career change or do whatever else you've been dreaming...

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...

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...

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...