Any divorce case can be complex, yet there are certain cases whose circumstances may naturally contribute to even more difficulties. Divorces involving military members in Illinois involve a number of complexities, one of which is the continued access to military...
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Alternatives to dividing a 401(k)
Before you come to a property division agreement with your spouse, you will need to list your assets and their value, and that includes your retirement accounts. The balance of the account may not all be marital property, though, if you owned the account before you...
What do you plan to do with your home for the divorce?
Deciding what to do with the marital home in divorce requires knowing all available options. Do you know the most favorable option for you and your ex-spouse? To help, see what U.S. News & World Report says about the matter. Depending on your circumstances and...
How can you tell if your spouse is concealing assets?
Getting divorced may make you aware of things about your spouse that you never realized. Sometimes, these realizations can create shock and anger. Dealing with a spouse that lies can complicate your divorce especially as you try to negotiate a settlement. If you...
Make provisions for college education when you divorce
No matter how old your children are when your marriage ends, you want to make sure they get the best possible start in life. In Illinois, state law actually requires parents to provide for their children as they pursue education after high school. When negotiating...
When a former spouse lies about domestic violence
People run into many different challenges when it comes to dealing with their ex, especially if they were married. These can include anything from financial hardships such as paying child support (or becoming involved in a dispute over unpaid child support) to gossip...
When a spouse files for divorce overseas
Sometimes, the divorce process is very complex and people have a lot of uncertainty regarding their rights and even the validity of their divorce. For example, if you or your former marital partner decided to end the marriage outside of the U.S., you likely have...
What does the court look at to determine spousal support?
In the state of Illinois, a number of personal details about your life and marriage may influence spousal support amounts. Learning what factors into this decision can help you determine if the final amount you pay is appropriate. Earnings According to FindLaw,...
What are reasons to take a lump sum spousal payment?
You might not realize that you have another option for receiving your spousal support other than periodic alimony payments. If you have concerns that you might have problems receiving your alimony over time, you might instead look into getting all of your alimony in a...
How your former spouse moving in with someone new affects custody
Moving in with a new partner and to a new place are very common causes of custody changes. You may wonder how your former spouse moving in with someone new affects child custody arrangements. Depending on if this major life change occurs close to the time of the...
