When you begin considering divorce, there are several types of documents you should gather before filing. Collecting this information before filing for divorce will make the process less stressful. Having this information will also benefit you in going forward after...
Divorce
What should I know about dividing pensions in divorce?
If you are about to divorce, you should understand the types of assets that you might have some entitlement to. Any pension your wife or husband owns is one example. Dividing the pension between you and your spouse could yield you enough proceeds to build a good...
Preparing to make child support payments in Illinois
If you are working through a divorce, you could have a number of different legal matters to address. Financial concerns, stress and time constraints often arise. If you have kids and expect to owe child support, you need to go over additional topics. Aside from...
Is joint custody a good idea?
Divorce serves as a difficult period in any family's life, including and sometimes especially the children of the divorce. Different custody options can potentially relieve some of the strain and stress that divorce itself causes. For example, joint custody proves...
How to tell your kids you and your spouse are divorcing
If you plan to divorce and have children with your spouse, you will need to make them aware of the upcoming life change. The way you discuss the end of your marriage can impact your kids, so think it through before sharing the news. Here are three tips for breaking...
How do mediation and collaboration differ in divorce?
When going through a divorce, it makes sense to want to minimize the amount of stress you feel and have to deal with. One of the best ways to mitigate stress is by avoiding taking the case to court in the first place. Alternatives to litigation exist for this reason....
How does social media impact your divorce?
During your divorce, you may gravitate towards social media to vent to your friends and loved ones or announce the split in your marriage. Most people share many aspects of their lives on social media and while you may feel like you have good company on your friend's...
Four reasons why everyone should have a prenup
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...
Divorce and child support
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...
Division of property in an Illinois divorce
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...