One of the most painful aspects of divorce is losing time with your child. In Illinois, the court shall make a child custody determination based on factors relevant to your child's rearing and overall well-being. You should avoid these mistakes if you hope to have a...
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The consequences of hiding assets during a divorce
It is normal for spouses to resent each other during a divorce, as the process can bring up a lot of negative emotions. Both parties in a divorce must disclose all their assets, but a resentful spouse may choose to keep a few assets or items to themselves. However,...
Dividing retirement accounts in an Illinois divorce
Property division in divorce can be complex, especially if it involves multiple properties, businesses and liabilities. In the initial property division process, the court must identify which properties are part of the marital assets. One of the usual inclusions for...
What factors affect child custody and visitation in Illinois?
Divorce and separation can be hard on any family. Disputes could cause rifts between parents, affecting their relationship with their children. Because of the potential effects on the children's well-being, the state takes child custody and visitation matters...
Setting visitation and parenting time in Illinois
Even if spouses part ways, family courts acknowledge the importance of relationship building between the child and each parent. Especially in divorce and separation cases, it is beneficial for the child to create a meaningful connection with each parent to ensure the...
Why do couples divorce?
A love story begins when a prince and princess fall madly deeply in love, and—very quickly—live happily ever after. We never do get to the part after they ride off into the sunset. Perhaps because it is all downhill from there. You may feel like you and your spouse...
In a divorce, how do you decide who gets a rental house?
It seems like a million things need your attention when you’re going through a divorce. The inherent complexity of the divorce process puts an emotional strain on everyone involved. One of the primary drivers of tension involves financial concerns. How you choose to...
Could an engagement ring complicate an Illinois divorce?
Couples share everything for years, and it can be hard to determine how to equitably divide the assets that they have acquired. Some property can pose particular challenges in a divorce because of how much money it is worth. Other assets will lead to conflict because...
Signs that your marriage is in trouble
Getting married is a huge decision that requires a lot of thought. Typically, couples tie the knot with the genuine intention of being together for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out this way. While it’s normal for couples to have...
How to prepare for a 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...