It's almost a cliché that many unhappily married couples stay together "for the children." Many parents are afraid that the divorce of their parents will be traumatic for the kids. So they grit their teeth and promise themselves they will end their marriage once the...
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Divorcing? Make sure you get your fair share
You and your spouse both have a lot to lose in your divorce. You've been together for 15 years and you've built a life together. It's safe to say that neither of you are going to be in the same financial position when you separate, but you want to make sure that you...
Gray divorce doesn’t have to ruin retirement
You spent your working years saving for retirement, and you do not want anything to compromise those years of hard work. So, does that mean you have to stay in an unhappy marriage just to preserve your finances? Luckily, no. While you will face a few additional...
What do you do if your co-parent won’t communicate?
You and your ex-spouse are cordial with one another, but once you moved out, you found that it was very difficult to keep the lines of communication open. They would answer you if you wanted to drop off or pick up your child, but they'd ignore questions or concerns...
Dividing assets in a high-conflict case requires a good strategy
Dividing your marital property has the potential to be difficult, especially if either you or your spouse feels that you've contributed more to the marriage and household than the other. Illinois allows for the equitable distribution of your assets, which means that...
Even if you earn a lot, don’t be afraid to ask for support
When you decided that a divorce was right for your situation, it wasn't something you decided upon easily. You knew that it was going to impact your finances and make both of your lives more difficult. You and your spouse live a pretty nice lifestyle now, because you...
Do both parents get a say in decisions after divorce?
You and your ex-spouse both love your child. You want to do what is best for them and to provide them with as stable an environment as possible. The divorce has been difficult, but you want to make sure you put them first.When you're trying to decide how to divide...
Money matters to consider when going through high-asset divorce
You may have always been someone who managed your money well. That ability, along with your hard work, allowed you to accumulate a considerable amount of wealth. You may have obtained that wealth before or after getting married, but now that you are getting a divorce,...
Shocked by divorce? It’s time to get to work
You and your spouse were eating dinner when he suddenly put down his fork and looked straight at you. It took you by surprise, but with the look he gave, you knew what was coming.At that moment, everything you'd built up during your marriage seemed to fall apart. Now,...
Strategies to ease the path during a divorce can be beneficial
When an Illinois couple gets a divorce, there are often challenges that make the process difficult. People can find themselves embroiled in various disputes that tend to make a divorce harder than necessary. Although it can be complicated to get through the process,...
