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...
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Which assets are often hidden during a divorce?
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...
What does Illinois consider when awarding spousal maintenance?
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...
Is your adult child still dealing with parental alienation effects?
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...
Gaining custody of pets through an Illinois divorce
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...
What is nesting and is it right for our family?
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....
Budgeting can revitalize your finances after divorce
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...
What If A Parent Needs To Move?
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...
How can you fairly divide the house during an Illinois divorce?
Illinois divorce laws require a fair or equitable division of your marital assets, including your home. Your primary residence may also represent the highest value item in your marital property. As noted by SmartAsset, investments and other property acquired during a...
Don’t let social media mistakes derail your divorce
Many people are guilty of oversharing on social media. While its normally an innocent indulgence with few consequences, this is not the case when the sharer is going through a divorce. In fact, the things you post on Facebook, Instagram and other social medial...