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People sometimes tell stories about their divorce in which they claim that their spouse kicked them out of the house. For instance, they will say that their spouse filed for divorce, handed them the paperwork and told them that they had until the end of the day to...
Although orders issued by Illinois family courts require compliance, those receiving them can file a petition to have them modified. Such divorce modifications can ease the financial hardships that may arise after receiving your final decree. Most people understand...
When you decide to divorce, it may be a result of the behavior of one party. Alternatively, it might just be that the relationship is no longer working in the way that it should. No matter what the reason, going through the process of divorce is a difficult and...
When parents don't agree about how to best support their children, they may find themselves arguing in family court. Some parents disagree about the best way to divide parenting time, while others have very different preferences and beliefs related to the education or...
Maybe you and your co-parent are doing a “trial separation” to spend some time apart before you decide whether to divorce. Maybe you’re going through the divorce process, but it’s taking some time, which is not uncommon. Either way, if you’re living apart and sharing...
Ideally, you and your co-parent will have managed to negotiate a custody arrangement which was then signed off on by the courts. If not, then the court will have stepped in and drafted a custody order based on the best interests of the child. In any event, the final...
Despite your best efforts, the romantic relationship between you and your spouse just couldn’t be salvaged. Divorce is the only feasible option that’s left. You’re not looking forward to the divorce process but you are confident that you can come through the other...
After filing for divorce and having your marital assets and debts divided, you may breathe a sigh of relief. It means the arguing, contention and stress are behind you, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Even if a marital debt is assigned to your...
Divorce is emotional and full of challenges and speed bumps you must overcome. Once you receive notice that it is final, you may wonder, “what now?” While it’s time to start a new life on your own (or with your children), there are a few things you should remember to...
Birdnesting may be a viable option if you and your ex-spouse are still friendly after your divorce. This approach allows children to stay in the same home while their parents rotate living there on a temporary basis. Here's what you need to know about this...
