Post-Decree FAQ
Life doesn’t stop after a divorce decree is finalized. In Illinois, financial and parenting circumstances can shift unexpectedly—demanding legal updates to child support, custody, or alimony arrangements. That’s where post-decree…
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Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
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Parental Custody and School Decisions
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;…
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Common Law Marriage in Illinois
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…
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Prenuptial FAQ: What is a Prenup?
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…
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5 Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce
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…
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First Steps Toward Divorce
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…
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How to Move on After Divorce
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…
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Divorce FAQ
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,”…
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What is a No-Fault Divorce in Illinois?
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…
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What is Child Support & What Does it Cover?
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…
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Adultery & Divorce in Illinois: What You Need to Know About Infidelity and Dissolution of Marriage
Before January 1, 2016, Illinois divorce laws recognized fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, alcoholism, mental and physical abuse, and more. However, significant changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution…
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Alimony in Illinois: Spousal Maintenance in 2019
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…