It’s always best when divorcing spouses can agree on how to divide their property, but if they cannot agree, the Circuit Court will have to divide the marital estate. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, whic... Read more
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
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
Can Social Media Posts Be Used Against You in a Divorce? 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.,... Read more
Living every day in a bad marriage is taxing, emotional, and sometimes even damaging to your physical and mental health. But taking that first step toward separation can also feel daunting. There are steps you can take n... Read more
Holidays can create stress and issues for any family, but for divorced parents with children, the holidays can be particularly complicated. On top of extra commitments and obligations, making purchases, and blending trad... Read more
Do you trust your divorcing spouse to be fair and honest about your financial situation, or could he or she be capable of financial fraud? Divorce is an emotional event, filled with anger and mistrust, so it’s not unco... Read more
