Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences for anyone, especially for children. It is critical to take care of yourself during this time and to pay attention to how your children are feeling and processing the divorce. Your goal during this time should be for...
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Illinois spousal support: What if your spouse refuses to pay?
There was a time you believed your marriage would stand the test of time, so much so that you willingly sacrificed your dreams of building a career to raise your child as a stay-at-home parent. Unfortunately, your marriage eventually breaks down. Now, you’re at the...
The divorce laws in Illinois
Illinois became a no-fault divorce state when Public Act 099-0090 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The law allows married couples in Illinois to file for divorce based on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences.” Prior to the passage of that law, divorces were...
How to handle homeowners’ insurance after divorce
Studies indicate that the divorce rate in the United States is around 36%. With that in mind, thousands of Illinois residents go through the process of ending their marriage each year. While divorce creates several financial issues, knowing what to do with a...
What happens to your trust assets during a divorce?
When a couple in Illinois decides to seek a divorce, the process will involve dividing their assets. This part will include identifying separate and marital assets. Trust assets are one type of asset over which you and your ex might become contentious if one spouse...
Tips for Illinois couples planning a gray divorce
Older couples who go through a divorce in Illinois have different considerations than those in their 20s and 30s. Many mistakenly believe they won't have significant financial issues following a split, yet financial difficulties can be a genuine but decidedly...
Can the sale of a home be deferred during divorce?
Something that can certainly make a divorce more complicated in Illinois is the ownership of specific kinds of assets. The ownership of real estate, business interests and other assets present peculiar challenges to the court in regards to how split up those assets...
3 of the most-asked questions about divorce and retirement
When a couple in Illinois makes the decision to end their marriage, the process of dividing marital assets often creates a host of issues. While bank accounts, stock holdings and real estate are routinely divided by the local courts, many divorcees have questions...
Exploring the pros and cons of co-parenting
Many divorced parents in Illinois have adopted co-parenting. This is a situation is where the parents are no longer romantically involved but they both assume responsibility for raising their young children. Communication and empathy are essential in co-parenting...
Dividing intangible assets in Illinois divorce
An intangible asset is a property without physical form but may have significant economic value to the owner. Illinois divorce courts treat such assets as tangible pieces of marital property, assigning value and dividing them between the two spouses based on their...