When you divorce your spouse, your duty as parents to your minor children stays the same. By establishing a court order for child support, you can ensure that your kids can continue to grow in a financially secure and stable environment. To help provide you with a...
It’s always difficult when parents divorce. Custody issues don’t just affect your day-to-day lives, but they also affect important events. A lot of parents aim to keep their split as amicable and as simple as possible to avoid lengthy court battles. For many, that...
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is often a key topic in divorce cases. In Illinois, spousal support helps ensure that a spouse maintains financial stability after a divorce. Understanding how it works and what factors influence the decision can help clarify...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be a challenging journey. While much of one’s focus tends to be on meeting the needs of the children, it’s equally important for co-parents to care for their own mental health. Managing stress, communication, parenting...
People often think of divorce as a contentious, negative process. While divorce can be acrimonious and challenging, spouses can also cooperate with one another. One of the ways that people reduce the level of conflict that arises during divorce is through a...
Typically, when parents divorce and share custody of their children, those children move back and forth between their parents’ homes. Although some parents continue to keep a home where their children remain while the parents take turns living there, that’s usually...
Parents preparing for divorce in Illinois often don't know what to expect. Uncertainty about child custody matters, in particular, may leave them feeling anxious about the future. What parents don't know about the Illinois approach to family law matters can put them...
If you are contemplating the end of your marriage, it is normal to start thinking about life post-divorce as well. Among the many concerns that you may have, financial anxiety might be at the top of your mind. A significant question you might ask is whether you’ll...
Making the transition from being romantically involved to working as a parenting team is challenging. Co-parenting relationships aim to provide children with an environment that allows them to thrive, but this is an aim easier said than accomplished. This type of...
If you’re considering or plan to be divorcing this year and you’re approaching the age when you can collect Social Security retirement benefits, you’re probably wondering just how your divorce will affect the benefits you’re due to receive. Specifically, people often...