Divorce can affect children the most, which is why courts always prioritize their best interests when making decisions regarding child custody. Illinois has done away with the term custody. Instead, the state uses the term “parental responsibilities” to cover a broad...
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Why do many couples choose to divorce in January?
When it comes to family law, January is a peculiar month. A surge in the number of couples opting for divorce occurs year after year. This trend, understandably, raises many questions. As January unfolds, divorce rates experience a noticeable spike, leading to January...
How does remarriage affect an Illinois divorce?
Navigating post-divorce life looks different for every person. Some pursue singlehood and focus on their careers, while others choose to commit to a relationship again. Even if recent statistics show that remarriage has declined over the past two decades, 50% of...
Uncontested vs. contested divorce: What it means for couples
Divorce is a complex process that requires careful thought and numerous important decisions. One of the first and most significant choices a couple faces when ending their marriage is determining whether the divorce will be contested or uncontested. This decision is...
Understanding how a divorce deposition works
The ideal divorce scenario is for couples to resolve their issues with little to no conflict. Unfortunately, this is not the reality of most cases. Between financial discrepancies and child custody disputes, divorcing parties often disagree on countless concerns....
Can you request custody modification before the two-year limit?
In Illinois, you can only seek custody modification two years after the court has issued the original order. This rule is meant to allow time to see if the custody arrangement works well for your situation. Additionally, it prevents unnecessary and repetitive...
Debunking the negativity surrounding prenuptial agreements
People often associate prenuptial agreements with distrust. They feel like their spouse is already premeditating a divorce even before the wedding. However, prenups can help couples avoid divorce by fostering open communication and setting financial expectations. Your...
How parental drug and alcohol abuse hurts children
Sharing custody of your child can be stressful, especially when you don’t have strong communication with the other parent. You might worry about what goes on at the other parent’s house, and how that home environment affects your child’s safety and well-being....
How do Illinois courts compute for basic child support obligation?
Parents must provide for their children, regardless of whether they are married or divorced. But unlike married parents who internally decide how each will cover their child’s needs, divorcing parents generally have to obtain a child support order from the court....
Can a guardian initiate divorce on behalf of their ward?
To care for a vulnerable person is an honorable pursuit. In Illinois, a guardian is an individual or institution appointed by the court to manage the affairs of their ward, who is a mentally or physically disabled adult. The state’s courts started recognizing a...