Marriage isn't for everyone. It may appeal to one couple, while another couple is content living together without a formal ceremony or marriage license. The latter is what is called... Read More
To put it simply, a prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who plan to marry. The couple doesn't need to be legally married to enter into a prenuptial... Read More
Divorce isn't easy, and neither are the painful readjustments that accompany it. Transitions and visitation are difficult — emotionally, mentally, and logistically. Co-parenting can get especially tricky when young children... Read More
You’ve moved past the point of considering a divorce and think it may be time to take action, but what should you do now? While television has sensationalized divorce and... Read More
Divorce, even a no-fault divorce or a mediation that was cost-effective and timely, can be a painful, life-altering experience. Dealing with the aftermath of a divorce can be difficult, even... Read More
The emotional strain of a divorce can be even more painful when you’re unsure how to go about getting one. You may be asking yourself, "Should I get a divorce,"... Read More
Illinois has allowed no-fault divorces as part of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) for some time, but revisions to the IMDMA in 2016 turned Illinois into... Read More
Child support is financial support paid by one parent to the other parent to support one or more children. This support can be either voluntary or court-ordered. Although divorcing parents... Read More
Before January 1, 2016, Illinois divorce laws recognized fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, alcoholism, mental and physical abuse, and more. However, changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of... Read More
In Illinois, 2019 brings changes to the system for payments of alimony, spousal maintenance, or spousal support. Here’s a summary of what to expect if you are contemplating divorce or... Read More
Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs a person can ever have, and good parenting can difficult for even the best of us. Even when you have the... Read More
Divorce has a reputation for being a long, arduous and contentious process that pits both spouses against each other in a vicious, no-holds-barred court fight to determine everything including division... Read More
