Gossip columns about ugly celebrity splits have likely appeared on your news feed. When dealing with the lifestyles of the rich and famous, prenups seem like a no-brainer. Superstar marriages never seem to last, so these millionaires need to protect their wealth. But...
If you are getting ready to end your marriage and you have kids, you could have various concerns. However, it is especially important to look into child support, whether you expect to receive payments from your child's other parent or you will have to pay support. In...
Going through a divorce involves making a number of complicated decisions, such as determining child custody, alimony and child support. One of the most difficult topics to tackle, however, may be property division. Many people become attached to property and items...
Asset division is one of the more challenging aspects of divorce. This is especially true when one spouse has concerns about hidden assets, which are marital assets that are not immediately disclosed during divorce proceedings. Tracking down hidden assets is often...
Your financial future may look quite a bit different after an Illinois divorce than it did beforehand. If you, like many others in your shoes, have concerns about being able to provide for yourself without the help of your former partner, you may decide to ask for...
Parental alienation serves as a major form of trauma for young children going through the divorce of their parents. Many studies focus on the immediate impact parental alienation has, along with potentially lingering effects. However, as these studies expand, one...
Illinois' divorce laws consider pets as family members; soon-to-be ex-spouses need to decide who takes them to a new home. If divorcing couples cannot agree on who their animals will live with, however, a family court judge may make that decision for them by...
If you have recently gone through a divorce with children, it is likely that you and your ex-spouse will hold your children in joint custody. Figuring out the new rhythm of life after a divorce is difficult, even if you and your ex-spouse are on reasonably good terms....
Divorce can have a significant long-term impact on your financial situation. Preparing for the changes that divorce will bring to your life can help you respond with confidence. Budgeting your money can help you identify where to make changes to your spending habits...
Working with an ex-spouse to develop a fair parenting plan is a challenging task. The past year's economic climate has made many people's jobs more tenuous than they have ever been before. Those employees who have been furloughed, laid off, or looking for a better...
