Mediation is a good option for individuals contemplating divorce because it gives parties more control over their divorce outcome than either litigation or traditional negotiation through divorce attorneys. In mediation,... Read More
Much to the frustration of those going through a divorce in Illinois, the issue of maintenance (alimony or spousal support) has been a gray-area. Unlike child support, where the statute... Read More
(Adapted from A Presentation to Lilac Tree Attendees on the Nuts and Bolts of Finances in Divorce) In the litigation process, there is a focus on winning and losing. However,... Read More
Part 2 of 2 Read Part 1 For divorcing couples, the marital home is typically a highly charged emotional issue. Where there are children, it is desirable to look for... Read More
Part 1 of 2 Lyn C. Conniff & Elizabeth A. Teague What will happen with the house? This question can cause a high level of anxiety, stress and, potentially, conflict... Read More
Part 2 of 2 Read Part 1 This is the second of two articles discussing the imputation of income. In the first section, we answered the preliminary question of ‘What... Read More
The "War of the Roses" makes for great theater. But in the real world, the Roses’ process of self- destruction is financially destructive, unnecessarily stressful, and immeasurably damaging to the... Read More
"Setting the right tone" is a commonly overlooked element at the outset of a divorce. Although it’s true that some divorces will ultimately become adversarial in nature because of the... Read More
Clients often ask if their new husband's or wife's income will be considered when determining that parent's contribution to his or her child's college expenses? After all, the new spouse... Read More
Our clients frequently ask us how their property will be divided in their divorce. People grow attached to certain possessions and worry that splitting with their spouse will force them... Read More
It’s a common misconception that prenuptial agreements (a.k.a. “pre-nups”) are only for the extremely wealthy or those who are worried about their marriage ending in divorce. Today, prenuptial agreements are... Read More
There is a common misconception that divorce is a nasty affair between two bitter spouses, acted out through forceful litigators and numerous trips to court. While such divorces do exist,... Read More
