Divorce can impact your life in many ways. Not only are you separating from a person you thought you would be with forever, but you are splitting all your assets. Because of this, it isn’t uncommon for your financial situation to change. For some people, the...
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3 ways to protect yourself when leaving a violent spouse
Living with someone who has a violent temper and who treats you aggressively is terrifying. You never know when something might set them off, leading to their hurting you. Many people stay in abusive relationships in part because they worry about what will happen when...
Why it’s so important for daughters to have their fathers around
You were excited to find out that your partner was expecting a baby girl, and you’ve always looked forward to being a father. Unfortunately, the relationship with your partner wasn’t meant to last. Now, your ex tells you that they’d prefer it if you just quietly...
Spousal cyberbullying can make an Illinois divorce even harder
When planning a divorce, you probably expect many hardships during the process. You may expect your spouse to disagree with the divorce or your child custody ideas. You also probably expect that you will need to become familiar with state divorce laws to protect your...
Calm co-parenting is possible
Making the transition from being romantically involved with your child’s other parent to being co-parents who are just trying to raise their children can be challenging. It’s going to take some work on the part of both adults, but most will find that this is a very...
How does child custody work in Illinois?
Illinois amended its child custody laws in 2016 which could affect how you and your ex-partner share parenting responsibilities for your children. It’s important not to listen to the stories you hear about custody cases in the past or how custody worked in the past....
3 mistakes divorcing parents should watch out for
Children make divorce even more complicated. You cannot end your relationship then and there and go your separate ways. You will be tied together as co-parents for years to come. Determining how you will share parenting responsibilities and parenting time can be...
What are your options for your rental property as you divorce?
Even if you and your spouse have to decide what to do with your family home as you divorce, rental property can be a more complicated matter. Whether you rent out a previous house or condo to full-time tenants or you list a property on vacation rental sites, it can be...
What happens if your spouse hides assets before your divorce?
Maybe you just took a drive up to your cabin and realized that all the furniture was gone. Perhaps you have noticed that the usual weekly deposits into your savings account seem to have stopped. Some people will intentionally try to deprive their spouse of marital...
Getting started with an Order of Protection
Orders of Protection can be extremely helpful to people who are in violent or tumultuous relationships. Someone who wants to seek a divorce but who fears their spouse or who wants to protect their children against abuse may turn to the court to seek an Order of...