Aside from matters involving children, property division is one of the most contentious elements of getting a divorce. Both spouses want a property settlement that they believe is balanced and fair. While this seems like a manageable goal, striking the right balance...
When you’re going through a divorce, there is no doubt that it can be emotionally and financially straining. You may be dealing with conflicts or trying to manage coping with the fallout of separating. Adjusting isn’t always easy, but there are three things you can do...
Making the decision to divorce isn’t easy for many parents. You might be worried about how you’re going to get your kids through it. The good news is that children are resilient. They’ll likely take your lead when it comes to how to process the divorce. By taking the...
Like most states, Illinois tries to be fair to both spouses in a contested divorce situation. If people ending their marriage don't have pre-existing agreements about how to split up their property, the courts step in to make those important financial decisions. When...
Confidentiality agreements in divorce aren’t just for famous people who don’t want their exes (or soon-to-be-exes) going on social media or to the press with their grievances and spilling private details about their businesses, personal finances and the various...
You know that you want to get divorced. That doesn’t mean that you want to engage in a stressful and combative legal process that seems to drag on forever. What can you do, however, to make your divorce easier and less stressful? One thing to keep in mind is that...
You often hear about people getting remarried after getting divorced, but it typically means marrying someone new. That first relationship is over. A few years down the line, they meet someone else, fall in love and try to give marriage a second shot. But what if you...
Divorce can be very stressful and often involves two people that love each other intensely now fighting tooth and nail for custody terms or financial assets. Especially if you have children, that degree of conflict may not be the best option. Thankfully, you and your...
The idea of the seven-year-itch is well known. It essentially just means that most couples feel some dissatisfaction around year seven of the marriage. They’re far enough along in the relationship that the newness of it has worn off. They may become unhappy or decide...
Finding out that your spouse filed for divorce is sometimes expected, but other people are blindsided by the filing. Regardless of which category you fall into, there are some points that you should be prepared for when you’re undergoing this major life change. Many...
