If you want out of your marriage, why on earth would consider living with your ex-spouse after your marriage is over? Well, mostly for the sake of convenience. Maybe you have young children, and neither you nor your ex-spouse wants to disrupt their lives until they’re...
There are two types of classification of states when it comes to the division of property in a divorce: Community property states and equitable distribution states. In community property states, all the marital assets get divided 50/50. Illinois, however, is an...
Combining your household with your spouse when you get married often means that you share almost everything in your lives. You probably own your house together and likely share cars and insurance policies as well. Commingled finances often mean that you share debts as...
If you are unhappy in your marriage, getting a divorce could be a possible solution. Some people, especially those who are older, are often concerned about how a gray divorce could impact them and their retirements. Others are concerned about how they may be perceived...
Very few of the decisions you make in your life will have as strong of an impact on your children as the decision to file for divorce. Divorce can affect everything from your children’s standard of living to what schools they attend. You probably already know that...
You’ve made the decision to seek a divorce. Now you just have to tell your spouse. While you suspect that your spouse may not find your marriage any more fulfilling than you do, you also believe that they still want to make things work. You don’t expect this...
Anyone who has to go through a divorce knows that it can be upsetting. Whether you’re dealing with an arrogant or self-centered spouse, trying to navigate how to afford your lifestyle following your divorce or dealing with custody issues, it can be overwhelming and...
Has divorce been on your mind for a while now? Do you find your thoughts constantly drifting to what life would be like without your spouse underfoot? Would you rather be alone than spend time with your spouse? Why, then, are you still married? It isn’t unusual for...
One of the hardest things for a divorcing parent is knowing that your child will suffer. It can be easy to feel guilty about this and think that you need to make it up to them. Divorce is a reality of life for many adults and many children. Your child will not be the...
People who run a business sometimes find it hard to run a business while maintaining a happy married life. Balancing work and home life is tough, but failing to do so could lead to divorce. Ideally, a spouse is treated like your best friend and top customer. They get...