What most children of divorce want most is the love, support, and presence of both of their parents. Divorce is often as difficult, if not more so, for children involved... Read More
What does decree mean? It is an official order issued by a legal authority. Post-decree proceedings can occur after a divorce, dissolution of marriage, judgment of paternity, or legal separation... Read More
Although many people still talk about custody in the wake of divorce, Illinois no longer uses the term. The Court usually decides who gets parental responsibilities when married parents divorce;... Read More
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