Divorced parents in Illinois may have to consider several factors when it comes to co-parenting a teenager. Divorce can be especially hard on teens, who are already struggling with the changes that come with growing from a child to an adult. However, there are ways...
Year: 2019
Deciding whether to keep the family home in a divorce
In Illinois, divorcing couples may have issues about who should get the family home. The home is commonly the largest asset that a couple has, and there may be emotional attachments to it. People who have children might also decide that they want one of the spouses to...
Who gets the house and who gets the cabin?
Illinois is an equitable-distribution divorce state. That might sound reassuring, but someone experiencing a divorce should take a closer look. Your results may vary.If you and your spouse have already amicably agreed on a division of your property, Illinois courts...
Fairness during divorce for stay-at-home parents
When people in Illinois decide to divorce, they often know that there are serious financial consequences and changes to come. Of course, the end of a marriage comes with numerous emotional and practical challenges, but the financial effects can linger on for years...
A high-asset divorce for the record books
Superlatives are thrown around a lot these days. But it is nonetheless noteworthy when the “world’s richest person” gets a divorce. We’re talking, of course, about Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon who is worth an estimated $110 billion. He...
Tips for raising children after divorcing
Children need their parents to provide financial and emotional support regardless of whether they are married or not. Illinois parents should be sure that they remember to always put their child's needs first regardless of how well they get along with each other....
Does the other parent have to pay college tuition in a divorce?
There is a lot to deal with during a divorce. You likely are experiencing emotions like sadness, anger and maybe even some relief. When you have children, you are also trying to manage all your children's feelings. You want to protect your children of course, but...