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...
Sometimes, one spouse wants a divorce but the other spouse does not. In such cases, it is common for the spouse who wishes to stay together to deny the idea that a divorce is really happening. While understandable, this can leave you vulnerable to an unfair outcome....
All marriages go through rough patches. So how do you tell the difference between a marriage that just needs a little bit of work and a marriage that isn’t meant to last? If you’re on the fence about seeking a divorce, here are the signs that your marriage really is...
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...
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...
Some people talk about love at first sight. They claim that they knew on the first date that they wanted to marry the other person. They may have only waited a few months before tying the knot. To others, dating for two or three months and then getting married sounds...
You’re getting married, and you decide to use a prenup to protect your assets and/or protect yourself from your spouse’s debt. If you get divorced, you know how things are going to play out financially. During this process, you bring up children. You know that you...
An uncontested divorce can provide a variety of different benefits, including saving the couple time, money and acrimony. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand what makes a divorce uncontested. What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested...
