Your parenting plan is going to make a huge difference in how your child is raised and how you’re able to handle conflicts and differences between yourself and ex-spouse. A parenting plan’s entire purpose is to make the future easier and to give you and your ex a set...
With the start of the new school year approaching, it is a good idea for divorced parents in Illinois to review their parenting time orders to ensure they still meet the child’s needs. For example, a parent might have moved out of the child’s school district over the...
Prenuptial agreements have a reputation of being unromantic. Some may even go as far to say that prenups show a lack of commitment to a marriage. However, this reputation is undeserved. In fact, a prenup can protect you and your loved ones in a variety of ways....
A family business can be a great source of income for the household, but it is an asset that could potentially cause issues if the husband and wife decide to end the marriage. This is more common when one spouse handles the financial aspects of the company. Sometimes...
A lot of people feel cheated by the outcome of their divorce. Their child custody and visitation arrangement might not feel fair, and their property division arrangement might not leave them on as strong of financial footing as they would have liked. This is an...
Don’t assume that divorce is just for middle-aged parents with young children. The cliche is, of course, a mother and father in their 30s or 40s who perhaps fell in love in college and now have drifted apart. They want something new in life. Couples who make it...
In the general the hope is that children have both parents involved in their lives in a meaningful way. This is generally what is best for children. This is why even after a divorce, both parents will generally have parenting time with their children. This does not...
You do not have to tell anyone about your divorce, other than your spouse. However, if you’re a parent, you may want to start thinking realistically about who it would be wise to tell. Does a child’s teacher fall into that category? They do. First and foremost, some...
Divorce can be a challenging topic to address, even when it's just between you and your spouse. It can be even more difficult when you have to discuss it with your kids. That first talk with them usually involves telling them about the impending divorce, which can...
The family home is one of the most valuable assets a person owns, both financially and emotionally. Homeowners in Illinois may have built up a significant amount of equity in their home, and it is the place where family memories are made. However, when a couple’s...
