Regardless of whether one is married or not, we have all heard the old adage that over half of all marriages end in divorce. However, at least in the U.S., that number is likely closer to 39 percent. And, according to a statistical analysis done by Best Life, one’s...
family law
A house buyout may be an option during a divorce
Divorce can be difficult to manage, particularly when it comes to thorny issues like dividing up property and assets. Generally speaking, the largest jointly held asset of a divorcing couple is their family home. Under Illinois law, a couple may have options to split...
What factors are important to alimony in Illinois?
Ending a marriage can be hard for many reasons, but concerns about financial stability can be a serious inhibitor to seeking divorce for those who are dependent on their spouses for income. When preparing to divorce, a party may wish to seek alimony, also known as...
Modifying child custody agreements in Illinois
What a couple with children breaks up, one of the first issues they must address is the issue of child custody. A child custody agreement will generally address all aspects relating to the care of the child, specifying living arrangements, parenting time and...
What are the differences between child and spousal support?
If you recently started the divorce process, you may worry about the costs associated with your breakup. Two of the most common costs of divorce happen to be spousal support and child support. According to U.S. News, both couples may have difficulty with the...
Can bankruptcy erase divorce debts?
Do you have too much financial obligation to handle? Maybe your spouse has indicated that support payments or other types of monetary awards are getting to be too much. Circumstances change. This is a fact. However, you do a lot of work during the divorce process to...
Is your child being subjected to parental alienation?
In many instances, child custody is extraordinarily contentious. This is because many parents think that they know what’s best for their children, which drives them to disregard and fight against their child’s other parent. While a little bit of tension is to be...
Can child support be modified?
Modifying an existing child support order can be important for a variety of reasons. There are circumstances when a child support order may be modified and parents receiving and paying child support should both know when those situations are. Obtaining a child support...
What are social media red flags during a divorce?
When you share custody with a spouse, odds are you want to stay as amicable as possible. You do not want to harm your ability to see your child, but are there red flags that might affect your spouse’s custody case? Many people do not see social media as admissible...
Who gets the dog in a divorce?
Families in Will County who have a pet generally have a deep sentimental attachment to the animal, often feeling like their pet is a member of their family. Therefore, when married pet owners decide to divorce, they will likely be concerned about whether they can keep...