Co-parenting after divorce can be especially challenging when you have a child caught in the middle. You and your ex-spouse may struggle to determine the living arrangement that can protect your child’s growth and development. Depending on the allocation of parental...
Elgin Family Law Blog
Is uncontested divorce for you?
With many separating spouses dreading the thought of bitter courtroom battles, uncontested divorce has become a popular method to end marriage unions. But while this less confrontational path encourages mutual agreement, saving time, money and emotional turmoil, it is...
Enforcing prenups during property division in an Illinois divorce
Divorce is already complex and emotional enough for separating couples. Add property division into the mix and it becomes an even more complicated and overwhelming process. Fortunately for some, the process can be significantly smoother when there is a prenuptial...
Co-ordinating the holidays with your ex-spouse
If this is your first holiday after your divorce, you may have a lot of concerns regarding the co-parenting arrangement throughout the season. There are multiple factors to consider, such as attending school programs, family gatherings and holiday travel. While every...
Can you protect your privacy in a divorce?
When you met your spouse at the altar, you never dreamed you’d someday divorce – but it happens. You’ve accepted the inevitable, but you aren’t particularly keen on the idea that all of the details of your split may become fodder for public scrutiny or gossip. Is...
Understanding the separation requirement in an Illinois divorce
Divorce takes an emotional toll on separating spouses, making them want to finish the proceedings and get the decree as soon as possible. However, divorce is a complex process that requires patience and compliance with the law. Not only do parties have to prove the...
What happens when parental responsibilities become restricted?
Illinois courts do not favor one parent over the other when examining how to allocate parental responsibilities. Instead, they consider what is in the child’s best interests. Although a judge may want both parents to be consistently present in the child’s life, severe...
Talking to your children about custody
Discussing custody and the changes it brings is difficult to have with children. As a parent, your natural instinct is to protect them from any harm. Though you may prefer to avoid discussing this topic completely in order to prevent upsetting your child, custody will...
What happens to a co-owned business in an Illinois divorce?
Even if separating spouses are certain about their divorce, they may face the uncertainty of their respective financial futures. Not only will they have to adjust from having two sources of income to one, but they will also have to accept how the court divides and...
How can you uphold your pet’s best interests in divorce?
Pets are creatures of habit. So, divorce is a massive disruption to their established routines. Fortunately, Illinois law recognizes that you treat your pet like your child, not like a marital property. In 2018, the state's policymakers included provisions about...