Dividing assets can be one of the most contentious issues in an Illinois divorce, especially if the couple has had a long marriage. A couple whose children are grown may spend most of their time arguing about who gets the Mercedes or the condo in Aspen. How does a...
One of the principal questions that worries an Illinois resident who is contemplating a divorce is child custody. Many people simplify the question as simply “Who gets the kids?” The Illinois legislature changed the question slightly when it passed the Marriage and...
As the Twentieth Century was coming to a close, people in Northern Illinois who were contemplating a divorce had basically two options: attempt to negotiate an agreement with the other spouse on all aspects of the divorce, including child custody, child support,...
Your spouse has turned into someone who is so far removed from the person you thought you married that you don't even recognize them any longer. You're heading for a divorce, and you suspect that your spouse is going to make every step of the way as painful as...
Whether your divorce came out of the blue or was something you saw happening from a mile away, it still has the capacity to turn your life upside down. It's easy to get caught up in the emotions that are playing out -- and the energy drain can be significant. You're...
Given the importance of pets to today's Americans, it's hard to believe that dogs were once kept primarily as a labor force and were seen as nothing more than another type of livestock. Now, pets -- dogs, cats and other animals -- tend to be beloved companions. Many...
When you're a parent, one of the worst aspects of divorce is that you will likely no longer have your child living with you 100% of the time. Parents often fight hard for the right to control in which household a child spends the majority of their time. They may also...
Sometimes, couples quickly figure out that their marriage is a mistake. When you're in your 20s and 30s, you know that you have plenty of time to start over -- which makes divorce seem less intimidating. But divorce at any age can be complicated -- even when you're...
Prenups are increasingly popular these days, especially as people continue to marry later and enter into relationships well after they're established their own wealth and independent lives. But talking about a prenup with your intended spouse can be awkward at best....
You have probably had enough drama in your life as you dealt with the deterioration of your marriage. Perhaps you were even hoping to divorce your spouse through some less combative method, such as mediation, rather than going to court to fight it out. However, even...
