Not every divorce that passes through the Illinois courts will include an agreement or order for alimony. Alimony, also called spousal support, is money paid from one party to a divorce to the other to help the recipient party meet their financial needs. Since some...
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Fighting to keep your full 401(k) in your divorce
Your divorce in Illinois will no doubt have a dramatic impact on your retirement plans. You may believe the limitation of that impact will be on who you spend that period of your life with, yet as many of those we work with here at the Frankfort Law Group find...
Should I move out during my divorce?
Divorce can be a confusing time for a person. Every decision can impact the outcome of the divorce, which means it can affect your future. It is crucial to consider the consequences before making any decision in your divorce. So, can moving out of your house create...
3 ways to strengthen a parallel parenting plan
Going from parenting with your ex to doing it alone can be difficult. But if you no longer get along and get divorced, there is a parenting arrangement that can help you provide for your children together without having to relying on one another. When divorced couples...
3 ways to strengthen a parallel parenting plan
Going from parenting with your ex to doing it alone can be difficult. But if you no longer get along and get divorced, there is a parenting arrangement that can help you provide for your children together without having to relying on one another. When divorced couples...
What should you do if you cannot afford child support payments?
You want to take care of your children, but you fell behind on child support payments. You do not want to come across as an uncaring parent, and maybe embarrassment keeps you from speaking with the other parent. National Family Solutions offers tips for parents in...
What should you do if you cannot afford child support payments?
You want to take care of your children, but you fell behind on child support payments. You do not want to come across as an uncaring parent, and maybe embarrassment keeps you from speaking with the other parent. National Family Solutions offers tips for parents in...
Protect yourself when you divorce a narcissist
Divorce is complex even when your ex is mentally stable. When you're dealing with a person who's a narcissist, things can get even more difficult. It is imperative that you prepare yourself for this when you're going through the end of your marriage because they are...
Pay attention to life insurance in a divorce
Illinois divorces may be even more complicated than they initially seem. Of course, there are difficult issues such as property division and custody for the two parties to work out in the divorce agreement. Beyond that, there could still be other concerns that the...
Some well-meaning parenting plans could spark dispute
Formulating a workable parenting plan is one of the more difficult parts of a divorce. For Illinois parents who are trying to come to a solution that is satisfactory to both sides, it is important to think about the factors involved. Some concepts might seem sound at...