Blog Posts in September, 2014

The Role of Temporary Restraining Orders in Domestic Abuse Cases

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), approximately 42.4 million women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner at least one in their lifetime. Domestic violence is a serious problem that victims throughout the United States often face alone, with the fear that their partner may punish them if they were to ...

Divorce Challenges Experienced After Several Years of Marriage

When a couple is married, the spouses envision growing old together. Unfortunately, for some couples, that dream never becomes a reality. Divorce can be a difficult time, no matter when it occurs in life. However, when a couple divorces after 20 or 30 years of marriage, there are factors to consider other than the normal issues surrounding a divorce. For example, the division of assets and child ...

Grounds for Pursuing a Divorce

The decision to divorce can be emotional, but may be the only way to end a toxic relationship. Of course, when entering into a marriage with a loved one, both spouses hope that their love will last forever. However, the harsh reality is that this is not always the case. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the marriage, it is not uncommon for a spouse to realize that it is no longer healthy ...

The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Child Custody Cases

Fighting for custody of a child can be one of the most difficult experiences in a parent’s life. Coming to terms with the end of a marriage can be hard, but trying to prove that you are a better fit to take on the responsibility as a custodial parent (parent who lives with the child) can be emotionally taxing on all involved parties. Although seeking the help of a child custody lawyer can help ...

Marital Assets: What Can Divorce Mean for Your Business?

Divorce can be a long and stressful process. However, when your business is involved, the process can become more complex. Illinois follows an equitable distribution of assets during a divorce. This means that assets are designated as marital or non-marital property and all marital property is divided fairly between both spouses. Assets deemed as non-marital are returned to the spouse who acquired ...

What Is Alienation of Affection?

There is nothing more sacred than promising to share the rest of your life with a person you love. Although relationships are bound to have their fair share of ups and downs, sometimes problems arise that make a marriage irreconcilable. Whether it is because the spark that was once there fizzles out or a spouse discovers that his or her loved one has been having an affair, what usually ensues next ...

What Has Led To a Decrease in Divorce Rates Since the 1960s?

Throughout history, marriage has been revered as a sacred vow taken by two people who promise to share their lives together. In years past, a marriage typically only dissolved when one of the spouses died. In the early 19th century, the term “divorce” carried a negative stigma and a couple who sought a divorce was often judged by their community. Thus, most couples that experienced marital ...

Child Visitation: Why It's So Important

Entering into a suitable child custody agreement with an ex-spouse, while also negotiating the terms of a divorce, can be a stressful experience. It may be difficult to look past the hurt caused by a significant other when trying to pick up the pieces of a broken marriage, but when children are involved it is crucial to do so. Although divorce has become more prevalent these days among our ...