Did you know there is a day to give recognition to your ex-spouse? National Ex-Spouse Day is officially observed every year on April 14th. National Ex Spouse Day was created in 1987 by Reverend Ronald Coleman of Kansas C... Read more
Almost every divorce creates stress, with great potential for negative psychological and emotional impact on everyone involved. If the divorce is adversarial, it can take family members approximately four to eight years ... Read more
Raising children is difficult enough when there are two of you doing it – for single parents, it is even more challenging. In recognition of the hard work, devotion and sacrifices of single parenting, March 21st has ... Read more
No one wants to think about divorce when they are still planning their wedding, but a prenuptial agreement can actually help strengthen your marriage by providing a solid foundation. And, of course, having an agreement... Read more
Both the Illinois Constitution and the sixth amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee the right to a speedy trial. In Illinois, 725 ILCS 5/103-5 specifies exactly how many days the State has to try the charg... Read more
Americans love their pets, many viewing them as part of their family. So when the family breaks up due to divorce, the issue of who gets custody of the pet may become a major problem. According to a 2015 survey from t... Read more
Going through divorce is difficult enough without having to prove nasty charges against your spouse, so it is fortunate that Illinois has finally become a no-fault state and changed the grounds for divorce. As of Janua... Read more
If you are going through a divorce, what you say online can and will be used against you. You may be innocently posting comments, photos, statuses, tweets, etc., on social media such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram,... Read more
If you are in a bad marriage and contemplating divorce, you should take action now to do some pre-planning. Although every divorce is emotional and difficult, pre-planning can put you in the best possible position to m... Read more
If you are going through a divorce, you may be tempted to handle it yourself, but this could be a costly mistake. Even if you and your spouse agree and the divorce is friendly, this often changes without warning as unexp... Read more
