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While every state in the country allows initiating a divorce under no-fault grounds, only a few states recognize fault-based divorces. Originally, Illinois was one of those states that accepted fault as a ground to initiate a divorce. However, the state became a...
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...
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,...
If you plan to end your marriage in the near future, it's generally a good idea to meet with an Illinois attorney long before filing for divorce. He or she may be able to provide insight into how the divorce process works and how long it may take to come to a...
Although divorces can be civilized matters after people have already decided how they feel, the process can be demoralizing. Things that were part of a relationship are now matters for individuals with privacy, and evidence of arguments or disagreements can go from...
It may be sad, but it is certainly true that more married couples are getting divorced than ever before. This is not just affecting newlyweds. Some people are divorcing as they approach the age to collect Social Security payments. And the act of ending a marriage may...
Divorce is often the conclusion when a pair of people who have committed to each other find themselves, either gradually or suddenly, with nowhere to turn. Although ending a marriage is not necessarily a bad choice, the process can be expensive for financial assets...
Divorce is always a difficult process, even if both spouses agree that it is the best thing for their futures. The most complicated and meaningful part of the process is dealing with the needs of children from the relationship. This may prove to be a priority for...
No one thinks they will ever end up there when a marriage begins, but divorce court is the destination for around half of the newlyweds in the United States. Second and third marriages are even more likely to collapse before one spouse dies. But the main question for...
Divorce will impact your life in many ways. While it's easy to focus on the personal changes that you're going through, your finances require just as much attention. Here are several things you can do to protect your finances during divorce: Open separate bank...
