Divorce

In many divorce situations, the court will award both spousal and child support to one person. If this happens in your case and you are the one paying, you may wonder what will happen if the amount the court awards is too high and leaves you barely any money to live...

When your Illinois marriage ends, you must figure out how to divide up any assets and debts you share so that you may start fresh on your own. The steps you take while your divorce is ongoing help determine your financial big picture. So, it is wise to take the time...

Before you and your spouse can divide property in your Illinois divorce, you will need to identify marital assets and assign a value to them. When it comes to assets such as bank accounts and homes, not much guess work is involved. However, if you and/or your spouse...

Family-owned enterprises may have options to consider during a divorce, including selling the business and splitting the proceeds. If you plan to continue operating a business after your divorce, however, you may also buy out your spouse, just as you would a partner. ...

Dividing up assets during a divorce is challenging enough, but when the couple is in business together, there are even more complications. If each is a co-owner, there are usually three ways to proceed when deciding what to do about the company. In most cases, there...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...