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In the United States, every state has its own requirements that you must follow before pursuing a divorce. Illinois is no different in this respect. Illinois used to require spouses to provide the grounds on which they were seeking a divorce, but the state eliminated...
Unless your co-parent is a threat to your child, a judge will almost certainly favor some form of shared custody. Research shows this is the best outcome for the children. There are various ways to schedule this. Being stubborn and refusing to budge an inch will only...
You want to get a divorce, but there’s a problem: You signed a prenuptial agreement, and now you’re afraid that you’re not going to get what you deserve in the split. You feel like you’re trapped in the marriage. You weren’t as worried about it when you signed,...
You’re ready to get a divorce, and you intend to cite “irreconcilable differences” as the cause for your split. The only problem is that Illinois law requires you to live “separate and apart” from your spouse for at least six months before your marriage can be...
However much you fell out with your spouse, it can still be hard to see them in someone else’s arms. It can hurt to feel that you were not irreplaceable. It can be even more painful to think that someone else will replace you as a parent. If your ex has a new love,...
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The same can apply to getting a divorce. Few people have looked back and thought, “I wish I waited longer to get a divorce.” Yet plenty have wished they did it sooner. People find many reasons to delay taking...
If you do not have a relationship with the mother of your child, you might wonder whether to pursue paternity. If the mother wants nothing to do with you, you might feel that permits you to walk away without a second thought. Yet, there are significant advantages to...
Adding a person to your family through adoption is a beautiful experience. Sometimes, marriages that involve adopted children simply don’t last. Some people might wonder what they need to do if they’re divorcing and have adopted children. From a legal standpoint,...
You probably spend most of your time either at home or at work. Due to the number of hours involved, it is almost impossible that work does not affect your home life and your home life does not affect your work. When something as significant as a divorce happens, it...
When you divorce, the ideal option is for both parents to remain relatively close to each other so that it is easy for you both to see your child. Yet, sometimes that is not possible. You may need to move for work, a new relationship, to be closer to friends and...
