Money Arguments: Ways Avoid a Financial Wedge In a Marriage

Money and finances can be a contentious topic when not handled with care. How one spends, saves, and invests money can be a very personal decision. Additionally,

The Importance of Adequate Visitation With Both Parents

It is not uncommon to get very angry and spiteful towards an ex-spouse while going through a divorce. Although sometimes necessary, divorce can be tough

Increased Child Support for Children With Disabilities

Before, during, and after a divorce, both parents are legally obligated to financially support their minor children. In Illinois, the parents’ obligation to their child continues until

Understanding Domestic Partnerships in Illinois

Although highly glorified, the truth is that marriage is not right for everyone. Increasingly, people are choosing to share their lives with a loved one

Illinois Grandparent Visitation Rights: Can Grandparents Demand Visitation?

When two parents divorce, the couple and their children are not the only ones affected. A divorce also affects their families. Relatives, such as aunts,

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Challenges Faced in Child Custody Battles

Arguing with a spouse to the point where divorce is the only option left can be a harrowing experience. Once the decision to file for

Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?

One of the issues that may be negotiated during a divorce is how to divide the financial assets of the couple into an equitable division.

Establishing Legal Paternity in Illinois

The concept of paternity means establishing the legal father for a child. Until legal paternity is finalized, the father has no rights to the child, and the

Does My Child Have a Voice in Court?

It is not uncommon in an Illinois divorce for one parent to feel their child’s or children’s wishes and desires are not being considered. “Will

Why Do Some Marriages End?

Several researchers and psychologists continue to allege that the current divorce rate is approximately 50 percent. However, according to one researcher who has gained her

Domestic Violence in Illinois

Domestic violence is a crime. Every 15 seconds in the U.S., a woman is beaten. Domestic violence results in more injuries that require medical attention than

Common Issues in High-Net Worth Divorces

Divorce can be a long and drawn out process for any couple, but when there is a large amount of money at stake, it can

The Importance of a Well Drafted Prenuptial Agreement

It is very common for wealthy individuals and celebrities to have their future spouse execute a prenuptial agreement prior to entering into marriage. However, news

Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce

A couple’s decision to end a marriage can be difficult for not only the two of them but for any children the couple share. The

Adopting a Child as a Stepparent

Oftentimes, adoption is portrayed in the media as a process by which a good-natured couple travels to another country to bring a new child into

When are You Eligible for an Annulment in Illinois?

The decision to end a marriage is not easy and can be emotionally and physically draining on both spouses. In Illinois, there are essentially two

Types of Alimony Awarded in Illinois Divorce

Alimony in Illinois is typically referred to as spousal support or maintenance, and it involves one former spouse paying support to the other, less wealthy spouse.

Determining the Best Interests of the Child

When divorcing parents cannot work out a child custody agreement between themselves, the court will determine where the child or children should live. The judge

Premarital Counseling May Help Lower the Odds of Divorce

Prenuptial agreements are quite common in our society, as they help couples safeguard their assets from a possible divorce prior to entering into marriage. However, prenuptial

Recovering Overdue Child Support Payments in Illinois

Recovering unpaid child support payments from delinquent parents is an ongoing struggle that Illinois faces. In fact, according to the Illinois Public Aid Code, the