A Breakdown on Break-Ups
According to the Huffington Post, breaking up is just about as common as staying together, but it’s never easy. That’s why, states the HuffPost, “that so many people lie, cheat, and suffer to avoid it.” Up to 25 percent of people surveyed responded as being either “unhappy” or “extremely unhappy” in their relationships, but they don’t want […]
Differences in Alcohol Consumption May Cause Divorce
A recent study published in the online journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research showed that couples who had different drinking habits divorced more than couples who drank similar amounts. The Los Angeles Times reports on the story here. Researchers in Norway studied 19,777 married couples. They found that divorce is higher in general for couples that drank heavily, […]
Cold Feet Could Mean a Cold Marriage
If she’s nervous walking to the aisle, it might be best to put that white dress back on the hanger. According to a recent study released by the psychology department at UCLA, a study of “cold feet,” especially in women, is indicative of future marital problems, as reported by CBS. The data will later be published […]
Two Arrested in Marriage Scam
Teresita Zarrabian of Des Plaines and Michael Smith of Bellwood have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and visa fraud, according to this Chicago Tribune article. Zarrabian was also charged with obstruction of justice, after allegedly trying to persuade a U.S. citizen to not give information to law enforcement. The scheme involved […]
A Messy Divorce Can Affect Children's Health
According to a recent study, devoting a few additional minutes to regular family mealtimes can help children in underprivileged families reach and maintain a normal weight. Study author Barbara Fiese and director of the family resiliency program and the University of Illinois said, “Children whose families engaged with each other over a 20-minute meal four times a […]
Children are Focus of Sanders' Divorce Hearing
According to the Dallas Morning News, a hearing regarding the divorce of ex Dallas Cowboys football star Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders revolved around the well being of their children. Both of them are currently seeking full custody of the three children who are between the ages of 9 and 12. The purpose of this hearing […]
Let's Run Off and Get Married (Divorced)
Many people plan get-a-away weddings, whether it’s on some exotic island, European city or Las Vegas, also known as the wedding capital of the world. But can you imagine planning a get-a-away divorce. The Huffington Post recently reported on just that. The Divorce Hotel is located in the Netherlands. At a cost of only €2,500 […]
Mother-in-Law Mania
We’ve all heard the stories – the mother-in-law from hell. Maybe you even have one of your own. She interferes, is critical of everything you do, ignores rules you have for your children, the list can go on and on and on. Remember the old television show “Betwitched”? Poor Darren had to deal with his […]
IL Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Divorce for the Mentally Disabled
Mentally disabled persons who have guardians appointed to them now are free to seek divorces in the state of Illinois. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a long-standing ban on guardians filing for divorce on behalf of their mentally disabled wards under Illinois law has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court in a groundbreaking Cook County […]
Illinois Process for Divorce Proceedings
A. Requirements for filing for Divorce in Illinois: Grounds – In order to file suit for divorce in Illinois, you must prove that you have met the necessary “grounds” for divorce. Those grounds include: Residence for six months in state Irreconcilable differences; and No chance for reconciliation. B. Temporary Orders Hearing: If you and your […]
Illinois Supreme Court Rules for Mentally Disabled People in Divorce
The Supreme Court of Illinois reached a verdict and overturned a prior courts’ decision that Marcia Karbin couldn’t seek a divorce from her husband Jan. The reason for this occurred many years ago in 1997. That was the year when Marcia suffered major brain damage due to a car accident. Since the accident, the Karbin’s […]
The Difference Between Annulment and Divorce
In Illinois, an annulment is called a “declaration of invalidity of marriage”. It is a court order declaring that a marriage is not valid, and should not be recognized by the state. An annulment is different from a divorce because a divorce is a legal declaration that a valid marriage is over. In Illinois there […]
Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to Know
Illinois state law defines an annulment as a “declaration of invalidity of marriage.” An annulment is a court order, not a legal process, which declares the marriage invalid for any myriad of reasons. While most people associate annulment with religious ceremonies and dissolutions of marriage, religious reasons aren’t the only for an annulment. According to […]
New Research Finds Link between Divorce and Pre-Wedding Jitters
CBS News reported recently about a study conducted in the Los Angeles area which collected data from nearly 250 couples from the first couple months of their marriage up to four years after the fact. The first question was about pre-wedding jitters. 47% of men admitted to having reservations compared to 38% of women. Although […]
The Divorce Domino Effect?
It is easy to think that divorce only affects the two people who are divorcing each other, but that is not entirely true. All the people around you during the time of your divorce can both see and feel the effects. This goes both ways, so you might also be feeling the effects of one […]
New Wife of Peregrine CEO Files for Annulment
According to a recent Thomson Reuters report, former Peregrine Financial Group CEO Russell R. Wasendorf, Sr., who was indicted by a federal grand jury on 31 counts of fraud-related crimes earlier this month, now has become the subject of an annulment action filed by his new wife, Nancy J. Paladino. In her August 13thcomplaint in […]
Get Handle on Finances Before Divorcing
According to a recent article in USA Today, in many marriages one spouse is often left in the dark about finances, paying bills, and managing money in general. Whether they are married or in the throes of divorce proceedings, one spouse is generally in charge of finances. In the majority of cases, this tends to […]
5 Rules for Winning a Divorce Case in Illinois
There are things to remember in order to help your divorce go smoothly. Our family law and divorce attorneys in Wheaton can help you understand these steps. 1. Talk to an attorney first! – It is very important that you talk to a Wheaton divorce lawyer before doing anything else. Your lawyer will help you […]
Getting Divorced? Be Careful What You Post About Your Ex on Facebook
In a world in which social media has become a part of daily life, people tend to post or tweet their every movement and feeling on Facebook or Twitter, or both. While your friends may find it just mildly annoying to read about what you had for breakfast, your soon-to-be-ex-spouse might have a more negative […]