When you go through a divorce, it’s understandable that estate planning won’t be your top priority. But when the time comes, it’s important to turn your attention to your will, because the divorce can have an impact on what you have previously executed Revocation upon...
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How does Illinois divide property during a divorce?
Among the list of concerns during a divorce, financial security almost always finds its way near the top. Competing interests and priorities can cloud judgment and lead to confusion regarding which assets go to whom and for how long. Illinois applies a method of...
How to determine allocation of decision-making responsibilities
Parents in Illinois need to make many decisions for their children as they raise them. Some are just day-to-day decisions about what they may eat or wear to school. Others are much more important. These include decisions about their health care, what schools they will...
Is there a way to make the transition during divorce easier?
For divorcing spouses or those thinking about the possibility of a divorce, the transition from being married into the divorce process and then, into post-married life is scary. And, this is the same for both spouses. If both spouses are amicable, have good...
How long will I have to pay maintenance to my ex?
When a couple in Illinois divorces, it is likely that one party will make maintenance payments -- also referred to as spousal support or alimony -- to the other party. One common question that arises in such situation is how long must you pay maintenance? Maintenance...
Are same-sex divorce rates rising?
This blog often discusses family law issues, like divorce. And, one divorce topic that has periodically made headlines is the rise in same-sex divorce. The marriage explosion Prior to the legalization of marriage by the Supreme Court, same-sex marriage was legal in a...
How is property divided in a divorce?
There may come a time when married couples face the reality that divorce is their best option. One of the main concerns for divorcing couples involves how property will be divided. Couples who have amassed a fair amount of property are likely to have questions about...
How do child care expenses factor with Illinois child support?
Any family law case in Illinois will be difficult, but when there are children involved, it adds several layers of complexity to the case. For parents who strive to help their children adapt to the new circumstances, disputes and acrimony are a difficult challenge....
What are the factors used to determine alimony?
Alimony, also called spousal support, is an important issue to resolve during any divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand how the divorce court will go about determining alimony during their divorce and to be prepared to navigate a...
Help navigating child custody in Illinois
Child custody can be particularly challenging to resolve. There are a host of factors that are used to determine child custody and it is helpful for parents to be familiar with what those are as they navigate the child custody process. Help navigating child custody...