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...
Divorce
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...
How can state law invalidate prenuptial agreements?
Couples use prenuptial agreements to work out issues that may come up in divorce. If you have a prenup ready to go, you might believe you will avoid a lot of the conflict and acrimony that comes with ending a marriage. This will depend on whether an Illinois judge...
Dividing college expenses after divorce
Illinois divorce law is unique in that judges can require parents to pay for their children's college education. If you are ending your marriage and will share custody of minor children, you may want to make arrangements for these expenses in your parenting agreement....
How does spousal support work in Illinois?
After divorce, one or both spouses may experience financial struggles. After all, maintaining two households costs much more than maintaining a single household. If you are unsure how you will support yourself after divorce, explore the laws that pertain to spousal...